Iowa Elementary School

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

iowa.aurorak12.org

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Iowa Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves as a public primary education institution within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student population. Its curriculum and extracurricular programming are designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking to prepare children for future academic success.

As a community-focused school, Iowa Elementary prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Aurora neighborhood. The school’s administration and faculty focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources, event updates, and information regarding district policies, ensuring clear communication and ongoing engagement with the families they serve.

502

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iowa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	255
Black	100
Asian	38
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
255 (50.8%)
Black
100 (19.9%)
White
66 (13.1%)
Asian
38 (7.6%)
Two or More
30 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.2%)
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)751-3660
Website:	http://iowa.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 16

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 78