Kenton Elementary School

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

kenton.aurorak12.org

583 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kenton Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse student population within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and equity. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring they are well-prepared for middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building meaningful partnerships between families, educators, and students. Kenton Elementary offers a range of programs designed to support holistic student success, including integrated language support and enrichment activities. Through its dedicated staff and focus on a positive school culture, the institution strives to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners who contribute positively to their community.

583

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	430
Black	53
Asian	30
Two or More	16
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
430 (73.8%)
Black
53 (9.1%)
White
38 (6.5%)
Asian
30 (5.1%)
Two or More
16 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
7 (1.2%)

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)364-0947
Website:	http://kenton.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 37

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 83