AXL Academy

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

Charter School 402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

AXL Academy, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principles of experiential learning, the school differentiates itself from traditional models by emphasizing hands-on projects, inquiry-based exploration, and a curriculum that integrates academic standards with real-world applications. By focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving, AXL Academy aims to foster a learning environment that encourages students to become active participants in their own education rather than passive recipients of information.

The school places a significant emphasis on community and character development, viewing these as essential components of a student's success. AXL Academy is known for its inclusive culture, which encourages collaboration among students, teachers, and families to create a supportive network. By utilizing a "whole-child" approach, the school seeks to balance academic rigor with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are prepared not just for high school, but for the broader challenges of the 21st century.

402

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AXL Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	192
Black	103
Asian	7
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
192 (47.8%)
Black
103 (25.6%)
White
70 (17.4%)
Two or More
24 (6.0%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)377-0758
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 18

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 47