Lotus School for Excellence

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

11001-A EAST ALAMEDA AVENUE
AURORA, CO 80012

Charter School 1,008 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Lotus School for Excellence, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a K-12 public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for success in higher education and the global workforce. By fostering a culture of high expectations, Lotus aims to bridge educational achievement gaps and ensure that students from various backgrounds receive a comprehensive, college-preparatory education.

The school’s pedagogical approach often highlights small class sizes and a supportive learning community, which allows for personalized attention and strong teacher-student relationships. In addition to its core academic curriculum, Lotus integrates character education and leadership development, encouraging students to become engaged and responsible citizens. With a focus on critical thinking and project-based learning, the school strives to provide an enriching environment that challenges students to excel both academically and personally.

1,008

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lotus School for Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	452
Black	393
Asian	17
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

Hispanic
452 (44.8%)
Black
393 (39.0%)
White
110 (10.9%)
Two or More
33 (3.3%)
Asian
17 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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)360-0052
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,008
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	848
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 66

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 102

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 73