Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy

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

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wheeling Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, operates as part of the Aurora Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school focuses on providing equitable opportunities for its students, many of whom come from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring that every child has access to the resources needed to succeed in their primary education.

Academically, Wheeling Elementary prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern instructional practices to engage students in critical thinking. The school’s mission is centered on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Aurora community to create a holistic educational experience. By offering various programs and support services, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become well-rounded, lifelong learners within a collaborative school culture.

282

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	148
Black	54
Asian	9
Two or More	33

Hispanic
148 (52.5%)
Black
54 (19.1%)
White
38 (13.5%)
Two or More
33 (11.7%)
Asian
9 (3.2%)

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)344-8670
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 42

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48