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Yale Elementary School

Summary:

Yale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 551. The school is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28, which is ranked 107 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Aurora district, Yale Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Colorado elementary schools, with a statewide rank between 778-907 out of 921-943 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.6% to 89.63% over the past 3 years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the same Aurora Joint District No. 28 generally perform better than Yale Elementary, with higher CMAS proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. However, they still struggle compared to the state averages and the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Cherry Creek School District. Yale Elementary's low performance and lack of improvement over the past 10 years suggest that the school may be facing systemic challenges related to resource allocation, teacher quality, and student support that are impacting its ability to improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16001 East Yale Ave
       Aurora, CO  80013-1657

(303) 751-7470

District: Aurora Joint District No. 28

SchoolDigger Rank:
889th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,186 Help


Students who attend Yale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Columbia Middle School
High:    Rangeview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.6%
White:
18.0%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Compare Details Yale Elementary School ranks worse than 94.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 23rd among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.63. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Yale Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Aurora Joint District No. 28.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yale Elementary School is $17,186. 22 elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yale Elementary School 889th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Yale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Aurora Joint District No. 28:

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


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Rank History for Yale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Yale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.60 661st 808 18.2%
2005 17.08 701st 823 14.8%
2006 19.62 685th 829 17.4%
2007 16.94 725th 852 14.9%
2008 26.52 662nd 849 22.0%
2009 19.01 723rd 872 17.1%
2010 14.74 802nd 925 13.3%
2011 21.29 754th 935 19.4%
2012 27.97 710th 935 24.1%
2013 16.02 817th 954 14.4%
2014 19.40 795th 962 17.4%
2015 13.86 836th 938 10.9%
2016 22.60 704th 914 23.0%
2017 16.62 778th 929 16.3%
2018 14.45 808th 917 11.9%
2019 16.43 816th 965 15.4%
2022 11.81 855th 921 7.2%
2023 8.20 907th 933 2.8%
2024 9.63 889th 943 5.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Yale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.28 654th 690 5.2%
2019 18.55 631st 758 16.8%
2022 9.29 564th 595 5.2%
2024 4.69 677th 684 1.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Yale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.33 653rd 693 5.8%
2019 9.40 731st 764 4.3%
2022 11.83 547th 594 7.9%
2024 10.69 639th 683 6.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.85 157th 172 8.7%
2019 23.21 233rd 270 13.7%
2022 23.42 119th 153 22.2%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Yale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 494 53 17 26 2 n/a n/a 0 592
1989 475 53 16 22 2 n/a n/a 0 568
1990 502 76 20 25 3 n/a n/a 0 626
1991 509 94 25 22 7 n/a n/a 0 657
1992 465 108 26 25 8 n/a n/a 0 632
1993 481 107 22 41 6 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 496 102 28 57 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1995 453 89 33 68 5 n/a n/a 0 648
1996 453 89 33 68 5 n/a n/a 0 648
1997 430 85 33 84 3 n/a n/a 0 635
1998 419 91 33 76 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 407 124 28 76 4 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 388 119 28 107 9 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 321 118 29 135 9 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 244 133 26 196 8 n/a n/a 0 607
2003 244 133 26 196 8 n/a n/a 0 607
2004 230 147 26 211 5 n/a n/a 0 619
2005 206 156 28 225 11 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 181 132 18 222 14 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 154 139 18 229 16 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 128 106 19 244 11 n/a n/a 0 508
2009 127 105 16 224 9 n/a n/a 0 481
2010 120 117 17 266 7 n/a n/a 0 527
2011 132 97 13 276 6 0 9 0 533
2012 129 88 10 267 6 2 24 0 526
2013 103 79 8 259 5 0 32 0 486
2014 112 84 11 250 7 4 24 0 492
2015 108 87 9 257 5 4 38 0 508
2016 102 83 13 240 2 1 44 0 485
2017 114 73 14 207 3 1 49 0 461
2018 106 88 13 246 7 1 38 0 499
2019 94 78 12 236 2 0 52 0 474
2020 87 87 16 232 3 1 43 0 469
2021 71 82 29 214 4 4 47 0 451
2022 82 86 34 233 3 4 40 0 482
2023 99 86 64 246 3 2 51 0 551

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 25.8 22.9 n/a
1989 568 23.6 24.0 8.5
1990 626 23.7 26.4 14.5
1991 657 25.4 25.8 12.3
1992 632 27.7 22.8 n/a
1993 657 32.2 20.4 12.2
1994 684 32.4 21.1 13.6
1995 648 35.0 18.5 16.2
1996 648 35.0 18.5 16.2
1997 635 31.5 20.2 15.7
1998 621 31.6 19.7 17.6
1999 639 29.0 22.0 16.1
2000 651 26.5 24.6 22.7
2001 612 27.7 22.1 23.7
2002 607 29.0 20.9 37.1
2003 607 29.0 20.9 37.1
2004 619 29.5 21.0 38.3
2005 626 31.0 20.2 45.7
2006 567 29.5 19.2 46.9
2007 556 28.5 19.5 52.2
2008 508 28.4 17.9 53
2009 481 23.5 20.5 58
2010 527 23.5 22.4 66.2
2011 533 25.4 20.9 68.9
2012 526 25.6 20.4 69.6
2013 486 23.0 21.1 71.2
2014 492 22.1 22.2 68.3
2015 508 24.0 21.1 69.9
2016 485 25.0 19.4 67.8
2017 461 22.9 20.0 69
2018 499 21.5 23.1 77.4
2019 474 26.0 18.1 79.3
2020 469 22.8 20.5 80.8
2021 451 28.1 16.0 79.6
2022 482 30.5 15.7 89.6
2023 551 32.0 17.2 88

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 Yale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 25.8 22.9 n/a
1989 568 23.6 24.0 8.5
1990 626 23.7 26.4 14.5
1991 657 25.4 25.8 12.3
1992 632 27.7 22.8 n/a
1993 657 32.2 20.4 12.2
1994 684 32.4 21.1 13.6
1995 648 35.0 18.5 16.2
1996 648 35.0 18.5 16.2
1997 635 31.5 20.2 15.7
1998 621 31.6 19.7 17.6
1999 639 29.0 22.0 16.1
2000 651 26.5 24.6 22.7
2001 612 27.7 22.1 23.7
2002 607 29.0 20.9 37.1
2003 607 29.0 20.9 37.1
2004 619 29.5 21.0 38.3
2005 626 31.0 20.2 45.7
2006 567 29.5 19.2 46.9
2007 556 28.5 19.5 52.2
2008 508 28.4 17.9 53
2009 481 23.5 20.5 58
2010 527 23.5 22.4 66.2
2011 533 25.4 20.9 68.9
2012 526 25.6 20.4 69.6
2013 486 23.0 21.1 71.2
2014 492 22.1 22.2 68.3
2015 508 24.0 21.1 69.9
2016 485 25.0 19.4 67.8
2017 461 22.9 20.0 69
2018 499 21.5 23.1 77.4
2019 474 26.0 18.1 79.3
2020 469 22.8 20.5 80.8
2021 451 28.1 16.0 79.6
2022 482 30.5 15.7 89.6
2023 551 32.0 17.2 88

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 Yale Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,697
2020 $12,692
2021 $14,594
2022 $16,999
2023 $17,186

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 816th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 907th of 933 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yale Elementary School)13.210.8
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)22.819.8
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Yale Elementary School)16.415.5
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)23.718
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Yale Elementary School)36.220.8
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)2723.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Yale Elementary School)22.513.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)1715.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Yale Elementary School)10.65.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Aurora Joint District No. 28)15.914.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Yale Elementary School)29.416.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)28.524.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Yale Elementary School)206.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)19.317
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Yale Elementary School)26.616.3
 10.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)26.423.3
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Yale Elementary School)19.711.1
 8.6%
   All Grades Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)18.215.2
 3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students474551
 16.2%
African American7886
 10.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1264
 433.3%
Hispanic236246
 4.2%
Pacific Islander02
White9499
 5.3%
Two or More Races5251
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%88%
 8.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yale Elementary School

Yale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Yale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Columbia Middle School
High : Rangeview High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Yale Elementary School.

Students at Yale Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 18% White, 16% African American, 12% Asian, 9% Two or more races.


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