Is Laredo Elementary School a good school?

Laredo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend Laredo Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 412 students attended Laredo Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Laredo Elementary School?

Students at Laredo Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Laredo Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Laredo Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : East Middle School High : Hinkley High School

Laredo Elementary School

Summary:

Laredo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, Colorado, serving 414 students in grades PK-5. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Laredo Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Colorado, with statewide rankings ranging from 854 out of 962 schools in 2013-2014 to 930 out of 933 schools in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is significantly below the state and Aurora Joint District No. 28 averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Edna and John W. Mosley P-8, Del Mar Academy, and Global Village Academy Aurora, which consistently outperform Laredo Elementary.

The high percentage of students from low-income families at Laredo Elementary School, with 87.44% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 in 2020-2021 to 21.2 in 2022-2023, which may impact the level of individual attention and support that students receive. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and resource constraints through targeted interventions and support systems could be crucial in improving the school's performance and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1350 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011-7455

(303) 366-0314

District: Aurora Joint District No. 28

SchoolDigger Rank:
928^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,383

Students who attend Laredo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Middle School
High:	Hinkley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 412

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.9%

African American:

9.7%

White:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laredo Elementary School ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 29^th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.5. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.9%), African American (9.7%), White (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laredo Elementary School is 17.1. 24 elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Laredo Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laredo Elementary School is $18,383, which is the 19^th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Laredo Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Aurora Joint District No. 28:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Joint District No. 28 107^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laredo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laredo Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	8.52	744^th	808	7.9%
2005	13.05	724^th	823	12.0%
2006	7.90	767^th	829	7.5%
2007	9.70	782^nd	852	8.2%
2008	12.72	758^th	849	10.7%
2009	9.91	799^th	872	8.4%
2010	15.46	796^th	925	13.9%
2011	16.40	805^th	935	13.9%
2012	16.79	791^st	935	15.4%
2013	16.34	816^th	954	14.5%
2014	13.75	854^th	962	11.2%
2015	9.27	913^th	938	2.7%
2016	6.06	908^th	914	0.7%
2017	9.78	882^nd	929	5.1%
2018	7.15	904^th	917	1.4%
2019	7.13	945^th	965	2.1%
2022	4.98	918^th	921	0.3%
2023	5.63	930^th	933	0.3%
2024	6.50	928^th	943	1.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Laredo Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.92	683^rd	690	1.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Laredo Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.34	686^th	693	1.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laredo Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.84	170^th	172	1.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laredo Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	298	85	13	34	2	n/a	n/a	432
1989	293	89	8	32	1	n/a	n/a	423
1990	290	80	8	35	2	n/a	n/a	415
1991	251	92	10	27	1	n/a	n/a	381
1992	299	85	12	36	3	n/a	n/a	435
1993	309	89	10	39	5	n/a	n/a	452
1994	294	101	13	38	5	n/a	n/a	451
1995	259	142	11	45	4	n/a	n/a	461
1996	259	142	11	45	4	n/a	n/a	461
1997	240	138	15	64	4	n/a	n/a	461
1998	207	144	26	85	5	n/a	n/a	467
1999	213	132	22	98	8	n/a	n/a	473
2000	235	134	24	118	5	n/a	n/a	516
2001	156	121	23	150	8	n/a	n/a	458
2002	115	104	16	212	7	n/a	n/a	454
2003	115	104	16	212	7	n/a	n/a	454
2004	98	87	16	220	4	n/a	n/a	425
2005	83	95	18	218	4	n/a	n/a	418
2006	69	88	23	238	5	n/a	n/a	423
2007	64	102	21	248	8	n/a	n/a	443
2008	63	77	23	262	4	n/a	n/a	429
2009	74	93	28	293	4	n/a	n/a	492
2010	69	89	28	286	3	n/a	n/a	475
2011	68	94	17	326	5	3	8	521
2012	64	80	17	364	2	10	22	559
2013	48	82	17	364	4	8	17	540
2014	42	90	17	350	6	8	22	535
2015	50	93	22	348	3	14	20	550
2016	49	99	21	316	3	5	20	513
2017	53	98	16	311	4	5	16	503
2018	42	87	10	283	8	5	10	445
2019	38	73	13	284	4	2	11	425
2020	50	73	13	275	5	5	20	441
2021	39	54	16	249	5	5	20	388
2022	37	53	14	261	3	5	23	396
2023	31	59	20	272	4	4	24	414
2024	36	40	21	292	1	3	19	412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laredo Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	432	20.4	21.1	n/a
1989	423	18.8	22.5	24.6
1990	415	21.5	19.3	27.5
1991	381	19.4	19.6	27.6
1992	435	21.0	20.7	n/a
1993	452	19.6	23.1	30.5
1994	451	20.7	21.8	36.8
1995	461	21.7	21.2	43.4
1996	461	21.7	21.2	43.4
1997	461	23.0	20.0	39.9
1998	467	24.5	19.1	51.2
1999	473	25.3	18.7	43.8
2000	516	25.9	19.9	53.5
2001	458	25.5	18.0	53.9
2002	454	26.4	17.2	57.7
2003	454	26.4	17.2	57.7
2004	425	27.9	15.2	52
2005	418	23.9	17.5	66
2006	423	23.0	18.4	65
2007	443	24.5	18.1	75.4
2008	429	25.4	16.9	77.9
2009	492	27.0	18.2	83.1
2010	475	28.8	16.4	83.4
2011	521	28.9	17.9	87.5
2012	559	29.6	18.8	88.4
2013	540	28.1	19.1	88.7
2014	535	29.0	18.4	82.1
2015	550	28.0	19.6	84.9
2016	513	28.0	18.3	83.4
2017	503	28.1	17.8	82.5
2018	445	25.7	17.2	84.9
2019	425	22.8	18.5	90.6
2020	441	24.5	18.0	91.8
2021	388	26.6	14.5	92
2022	396	22.8	17.3	87.4
2023	414	19.5	21.2	87.4
2024	412	24.0	17.1	88.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laredo Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	432	20.4	21.1	n/a
1989	423	18.8	22.5	24.6
1990	415	21.5	19.3	27.5
1991	381	19.4	19.6	27.6
1992	435	21.0	20.7	n/a
1993	452	19.6	23.1	30.5
1994	451	20.7	21.8	36.8
1995	461	21.7	21.2	43.4
1996	461	21.7	21.2	43.4
1997	461	23.0	20.0	39.9
1998	467	24.5	19.1	51.2
1999	473	25.3	18.7	43.8
2000	516	25.9	19.9	53.5
2001	458	25.5	18.0	53.9
2002	454	26.4	17.2	57.7
2003	454	26.4	17.2	57.7
2004	425	27.9	15.2	52
2005	418	23.9	17.5	66
2006	423	23.0	18.4	65
2007	443	24.5	18.1	75.4
2008	429	25.4	16.9	77.9
2009	492	27.0	18.2	83.1
2010	475	28.8	16.4	83.4
2011	521	28.9	17.9	87.5
2012	559	29.6	18.8	88.4
2013	540	28.1	19.1	88.7
2014	535	29.0	18.4	82.1
2015	550	28.0	19.6	84.9
2016	513	28.0	18.3	83.4
2017	503	28.1	17.8	82.5
2018	445	25.7	17.2	84.9
2019	425	22.8	18.5	90.6
2020	441	24.5	18.0	91.8
2021	388	26.6	14.5	92
2022	396	22.8	17.3	87.4
2023	414	19.5	21.2	87.4
2024	412	24.0	17.1	88.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laredo Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,681
2020	$13,394
2021	$17,117
2022	$17,327
2023	$18,383

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laredo Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 945^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 930^th of 933 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laredo Elementary School)	6.3	7.5	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)	22.8	19.8	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laredo Elementary School)	22.8	6.8	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)	27	23.3	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Laredo Elementary School)	8.8	8.3	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Aurora Joint District No. 28)	15.9	14.6	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laredo Elementary School)	24.1	16.4	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)	28.5	24.6	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Laredo Elementary School)	8.8	8.2	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)	19.3	17	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Laredo Elementary School)	18.5	10.1	8.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)	26.4	23.3	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Laredo Elementary School)	7.5	5.1	2.4%
All Grades Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)	18.2	15.2	3%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	425	414	2.6%
African American	73	59	19.2%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	13	20	53.8%
Hispanic	284	272	4.2%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	38	31	18.4%
Two or More Races	11	24	118.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.6%	87.4%	3.1%

Schools Near Laredo Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Laredo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Laredo St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-0314	412	24	17.1	88.3%	36 (8.7%)	40 (9.7%)	292 (70.9%)	21 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.6%)	6.5	928^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.6%		5.6	930^th of 933 public elementary schools	0.3%	2	9.1	15.8	18.2				14.3	5.1	6.3	8.5				6.6	10.0		$18,383
Laredo Child Development Center	Public	PK	1420 Laredo St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 363-0484	231	5	46.2	79.7%	9 (3.9%)	50 (21.6%)	154 (66.7%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)								(n/a)																	$19,524
Altura Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1650 Altura Blvd	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 340-3500	537	29	18.8	92.0%	25 (4.7%)	38 (7.1%)	434 (80.8%)	10 (1.9%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.7%)	17 (3.2%)	4.2	941^st of 943 public elementary schools	0.2%		5.6	929^th of 933 public elementary schools	0.4%	12	6.9	8.8	8.3				7.9	4.1	5.7	4.9				4.9	3.8		$18,118
Elkhart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1020 Eagle St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 340-3050	496	36	13.7	97.0%	23 (4.6%)	55 (11.1%)	355 (71.6%)	40 (8.1%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	9.6	891^st of 943 public elementary schools	5.5%		14.7	816^th of 933 public elementary schools	12.5%	75	13.0	16.4	14.3				14.6	19.8	15.9	9.6				15.3	9.6		$19,036
Academy of Advanced Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	431 N Sable Blvd	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 500-5252	773	50	15.4	83.8%	47 (6.1%)	121 (15.7%)	561 (72.6%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	28 (3.6%)	17.4	772^nd of 943 public elementary schools	18.1%		24	684^th of 933 public elementary schools	26.7%	88	38.4	14.1	9.8	27.1	19.7	31.8	22.9	19.0	13.8	17.5	26.5	19.2	24.1	19.9	14.4	23.0	$24,284
Edna and John W. Mosley P-8	Public	PK, KG-8	55 North Salida Way	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 366-2807	969	57	16.9	81.7%	139 (14.3%)	148 (15.3%)	574 (59.2%)	23 (2.4%)	4 (0.4%)	20 (2.1%)	61 (6.3%)	13.9	823^rd of 943 public elementary schools	12.7%		15.1	810^th of 933 public elementary schools	13.2%	13	18.4	16.5	27.8	33.3	16.7	22.0	22.3	15.1	11.9	13.7	13.7	6.7	12.8	12.3	12.9	9.8	$16,454
Del Mar Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	560 Vaughn St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-6019	647	8	80.8	90.3%	46 (7.1%)	116 (17.9%)	428 (66.2%)	14 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.6%)	24 (3.7%)	6.4	930^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.4%		5	931^st of 933 public elementary schools	0.2%	1	19.3	6.0	10.4	14.3			12.7	8.9	6.8					5.8	7.4		$18,781
Global Village Academy Aurora	Public, Charter	K-8	16401 E Alameda Dr	Aurora	80017	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 309-6657	861	74	11.6	81.1%	64 (7.4%)	121 (14.1%)	594 (69.0%)	17 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	58 (6.7%)	16.1	789^th of 943 public elementary schools	16.3%		12.3	852^nd of 933 public elementary schools	8.7%	63	19.5	13.3	32.0	17.6	40.5	27.7	25.0	15.2	9.7	28.0			6.1	11.1	28.4	11.1	$15,328
Vaughn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1155 Vaughn St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 366-8430	394	25	15.9	91.6%	21 (5.3%)	25 (6.3%)	292 (74.1%)	31 (7.9%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	14 (3.6%)	5.8	935^th of 943 public elementary schools	0.8%		7.6	916^th of 933 public elementary schools	1.8%	19	12.3	6.0	18.0				12.1	10.5						8.0	7.1		$19,272
Clyde Miller K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1701 Espana St	Aurora	80011	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	No	(303) 364-7918	424	28	15.4	88.9%	37 (8.7%)	38 (9.0%)	298 (70.3%)	19 (4.5%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.4%)	17.4	777^th of 943 public elementary schools	17.6%		14.9	811^th of 933 public elementary schools	13.1%	34	31.9	14.3	12.0	28.9	33.3	39.5	26.1	26.5			15.2	16.1	23.1	15.1		28.2	$18,662

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