Jewell Elementary School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

jewell.aurorak12.org

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jewell Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse community as part of the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional practices, Jewell aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its focus on core academics, Jewell Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school works closely with families and local partners to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its learners. With a mission rooted in equity and growth, the school strives to create a safe space where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and confident in their educational journey.

493

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jewell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	263
Black	114
Asian	23
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
263 (53.3%)
Black
114 (23.1%)
White
50 (10.1%)
Two or More
42 (8.5%)
Asian
23 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)751-8862
Website:	http://jewell.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 72