Yale Elementary School

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

yale.aurorak12.org

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Yale Elementary School, located at 16001 East Yale Avenue in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school serving the Aurora Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academics while fostering social-emotional growth. As part of the larger Aurora community, Yale Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community partnerships to help students reach their full potential and prepare them for future academic success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its learners, often utilizing collaborative teaching strategies and data-driven instruction. Beyond traditional core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Yale Elementary encourages student participation in a variety of school activities that promote character development and life skills. For families interested in the school’s specific programs, calendar of events, or staff contact information, the official website at [yale.aurorak12.org](http://yale.aurorak12.org) serves as the primary resource for school communications and administrative updates.

492

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	259
Black	54
Asian	34
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
259 (52.6%)
White
106 (21.5%)
Black
54 (11.0%)
Asian
34 (6.9%)
Two or More
34 (6.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)751-7470
Website:	http://yale.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 86

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 66