Vanguard Classical School - West

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

Charter School 380 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Vanguard Classical School - West is a public charter school located in the Lowry neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the mission of providing a rigorous, content-rich classical education, the school emphasizes traditional academic standards and character development. By utilizing a structured pedagogical approach, Vanguard aims to prepare its students for success in high-quality college-preparatory high schools and beyond.

The school is part of the broader Vanguard Classical School network, which is known for its focus on a "back-to-basics" curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and history. With a commitment to fostering a disciplined and supportive learning environment, the West campus focuses on building a strong community among students, parents, and staff. Through its emphasis on academic mastery and civic responsibility, the school seeks to equip students with the essential knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

380

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vanguard Classical School - West
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	246
Black	85
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
246 (64.7%)
Black
85 (22.4%)
Two or More
23 (6.1%)
White
19 (5.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)691-2384
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 40