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Arkansas Elementary School

Summary:

Arkansas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Aurora, Colorado, with a student population of 460 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high concentrations of minority and economically disadvantaged students, and persistent underachievement compared to state and district averages.

Arkansas Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to the state average, with 43.26% Hispanic, 23.91% African American, and only 15.22% White students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Aurora Joint District No. 28, ranking 845 out of 933 in 2022-2023 and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates on the CMAS assessments are well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 74.57% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

While Arkansas Elementary struggles, some nearby schools in the same district, such as Vassar Elementary and Edna and John W. Mosley P-8, perform significantly better on academic measures. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies may be at play, and the school's low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 could be leveraged as a strength, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. However, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes, indicating that other factors, such as curriculum, instructional practices, and school leadership, may need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17301 East Arkansas Ave
       Aurora, CO  80017-4204

(303) 755-0323

District: Aurora Joint District No. 28

SchoolDigger Rank:
745th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,276 Help


Students who attend Arkansas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mrachek Middle School
High:    Rangeview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.3%
African American:
23.9%
White:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Compare Details Arkansas Elementary School ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 11th 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 19.71. (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.
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Compare Details Arkansas 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 Arkansas Elementary School is $18,276, which is the 17th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arkansas Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Elementary School 745th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Arkansas Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Arkansas Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Arkansas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.24 685th 808 15.2%
2005 16.27 705th 823 14.3%
2006 23.69 663rd 829 20.0%
2007 18.92 711th 852 16.5%
2008 21.25 694th 849 18.3%
2009 21.57 706th 872 19.0%
2010 12.20 825th 925 10.8%
2011 10.25 848th 935 9.3%
2012 6.99 893rd 935 4.5%
2013 3.63 943rd 954 1.2%
2014 8.73 910th 962 5.4%
2015 15.40 813th 938 13.3%
2016 11.47 852nd 914 6.8%
2017 14.20 815th 929 12.3%
2018 15.36 783rd 917 14.6%
2019 16.15 821st 965 14.9%
2022 12.80 834th 921 9.4%
2023 12.77 845th 933 9.4%
2024 19.71 745th 943 21.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Arkansas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.37 638th 690 7.5%
2019 12.45 701st 758 7.5%
2022 8.80 568th 595 4.5%
2023 10.07 607th 642 5.5%
2024 17.60 570th 684 16.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Arkansas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.53 602nd 693 13.1%
2019 14.13 681st 764 10.9%
2022 8.87 574th 594 3.4%
2023 8.60 632nd 649 2.6%
2024 10.53 640th 683 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arkansas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.61 109th 153 28.8%
2023 23.51 164th 197 16.8%
2024 35.50 153rd 242 36.8%
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Rank History for White students at Arkansas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.69 503rd 539 6.7%
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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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by a citizen
Friday, March 28, 2014

Open Quote There is absolutly no discipline at this school. It has a 100% tolerance policy. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arkansas Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 519 61 19 30 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1989 504 58 24 28 3 n/a n/a 0 617
1990 520 80 22 39 1 n/a n/a 0 662
1991 527 96 20 26 3 n/a n/a 0 672
1992 537 109 26 34 2 n/a n/a 0 708
1993 561 97 28 34 3 n/a n/a 0 723
1994 477 91 37 34 7 n/a n/a 0 646
1995 415 106 33 36 8 n/a n/a 0 598
1996 415 106 33 36 8 n/a n/a 0 598
1997 398 134 34 54 8 n/a n/a 0 628
1998 424 126 45 62 9 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 405 166 41 66 6 n/a n/a 0 684
2000 401 145 45 74 6 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 364 167 41 95 7 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 293 166 30 123 8 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 293 166 30 123 8 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 284 200 36 180 6 n/a n/a 0 706
2005 262 224 35 190 4 n/a n/a 0 715
2006 192 187 32 152 3 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 177 168 33 191 3 n/a n/a 0 572
2008 164 170 18 175 5 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 133 168 20 190 4 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 150 173 20 228 3 n/a n/a 0 574
2011 144 145 18 267 3 5 26 0 608
2012 115 131 18 217 3 1 28 0 513
2013 114 131 10 213 2 1 27 0 498
2014 116 130 13 212 1 2 42 0 516
2015 112 117 22 210 0 1 38 0 500
2016 112 123 23 210 1 0 32 0 501
2017 106 132 16 187 3 1 35 0 480
2018 96 132 17 151 3 4 31 0 434
2019 93 106 16 147 3 4 42 0 411
2020 79 93 19 172 3 7 45 0 418
2021 62 100 21 153 2 7 49 0 394
2022 70 94 19 174 2 11 59 0 429
2023 70 110 16 199 3 12 50 0 460

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 Arkansas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 630 31.1 20.2 n/a
1989 617 30.1 20.4 7.8
1990 662 27.5 24.0 11.8
1991 672 28.9 23.2 11.3
1992 708 33.9 20.8 n/a
1993 723 36.5 19.8 11.1
1994 646 33.0 19.6 11.8
1995 598 32.9 18.2 10.2
1996 598 32.9 18.2 10.2
1997 628 33.0 19.0 11.8
1998 666 34.1 19.5 11.6
1999 684 35.1 19.5 12.4
2000 671 35.0 19.2 15.1
2001 674 31.7 21.3 18.7
2002 620 30.9 20.1 23.1
2003 620 30.9 20.1 23.1
2004 706 32.0 22.1 31.9
2005 715 33.5 21.3 34.5
2006 566 27.0 21.0 39.9
2007 572 26.9 21.3 41.8
2008 532 28.9 18.4 50.6
2009 515 24.9 20.7 54.4
2010 574 23.5 24.4 54.5
2011 608 26.0 23.3 58.2
2012 513 24.2 21.1 58.1
2013 498 21.2 23.4 66.1
2014 516 25.7 20.0 63.8
2015 500 27.0 18.5 69.2
2016 501 25.0 20.0 66.9
2017 480 24.6 19.4 66.9
2018 434 21.4 20.2 71.2
2019 411 25.3 16.2 73.2
2020 418 25.6 16.2 75.6
2021 394 27.7 14.1 70.3
2022 429 27.9 15.3 69
2023 460 29.0 15.8 74.6

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 Arkansas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 630 31.1 20.2 n/a
1989 617 30.1 20.4 7.8
1990 662 27.5 24.0 11.8
1991 672 28.9 23.2 11.3
1992 708 33.9 20.8 n/a
1993 723 36.5 19.8 11.1
1994 646 33.0 19.6 11.8
1995 598 32.9 18.2 10.2
1996 598 32.9 18.2 10.2
1997 628 33.0 19.0 11.8
1998 666 34.1 19.5 11.6
1999 684 35.1 19.5 12.4
2000 671 35.0 19.2 15.1
2001 674 31.7 21.3 18.7
2002 620 30.9 20.1 23.1
2003 620 30.9 20.1 23.1
2004 706 32.0 22.1 31.9
2005 715 33.5 21.3 34.5
2006 566 27.0 21.0 39.9
2007 572 26.9 21.3 41.8
2008 532 28.9 18.4 50.6
2009 515 24.9 20.7 54.4
2010 574 23.5 24.4 54.5
2011 608 26.0 23.3 58.2
2012 513 24.2 21.1 58.1
2013 498 21.2 23.4 66.1
2014 516 25.7 20.0 63.8
2015 500 27.0 18.5 69.2
2016 501 25.0 20.0 66.9
2017 480 24.6 19.4 66.9
2018 434 21.4 20.2 71.2
2019 411 25.3 16.2 73.2
2020 418 25.6 16.2 75.6
2021 394 27.7 14.1 70.3
2022 429 27.9 15.3 69
2023 460 29.0 15.8 74.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arkansas Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,017
2020 $13,255
2021 $15,179
2022 $16,436
2023 $18,276

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arkansas 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 821st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 845th of 933 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arkansas Elementary School)12.523.3
 10.8%
   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 (Arkansas Elementary School)8.321.9
 13.6%
   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 (Arkansas Elementary School)27.522.6
 4.9%
   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 (Arkansas Elementary School)15.914.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)1715.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas Elementary School)26.58.8
 17.7%
   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 (Arkansas Elementary School)30.621
 9.6%
   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 (Arkansas Elementary School)28.612.2
 16.4%
   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 (Arkansas Elementary School)22.622.2
 0.4%
   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 (Arkansas Elementary School)16.316.1
 0.2%
   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 Students411460
 11.9%
African American106110
 3.8%
American Indian33
Asian1616
Hispanic147199
 35.4%
Pacific Islander412
 200%
White9370
 24.7%
Two or More Races4250
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%74.6%
 1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arkansas Elementary School

Students at Arkansas Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 24% African American, 15% White, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 460 students attended Arkansas Elementary School.

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

Middle : Mrachek Middle School
High : Rangeview High School

Arkansas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Colorado elementary schools.


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