Park Lane Elementary School

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

parklane.aurorak12.org

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Park Lane Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse community within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and leveraging community partnerships, Park Lane aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, placing a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student engagement.

Beyond its academic programs, Park Lane Elementary works to create a collaborative culture that involves families and the surrounding Aurora community. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents informed about educational initiatives, school events, and resources. With a focus on providing a well-rounded experience, the school strives to empower its diverse student body through structured instruction and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the Aurora Public Schools community.

486

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Lane Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	332
Black	69
Asian	18
Two or More	25
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
332 (68.3%)
Black
69 (14.2%)
White
29 (6.0%)
Two or More
25 (5.1%)
Asian
18 (3.7%)
American Indian
9 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)

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)343-8313
Website:	http://parklane.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 15

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 74