Vassar Elementary School

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

vassar.aurorak12.org

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vassar Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Aurora Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Vassar aims to equip its young learners with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Aurora community, often prioritizing parent and guardian involvement to ensure a collaborative approach to education. With a diverse student body, Vassar focuses on personalized learning strategies and data-driven instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. Through its various programs and dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute meaningfully to their classroom community.

500

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vassar Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	253
Black	93
Asian	29
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
253 (50.6%)
Black
93 (18.6%)
White
80 (16.0%)
Two or More
39 (7.8%)
Asian
29 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
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)752-3772
Website:	http://vassar.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
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 46

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 79