Vanguard Classical School - West

Summary:

Vanguard Classical School - West is a public charter elementary and middle school in Denver, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has a majority Hispanic student body (63.36% in 2022-2023) and 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.

Vanguard Classical School - West consistently performs below the state and Aurora district averages on CMAS assessments, with only 22.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 8.4% in Math for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance has been declining over the years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 698 out of 954 Colorado elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 865 out of 943 in 2023-2024. The school's low performance is particularly concerning for female students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Colorado elementary schools.

While Vanguard Classical School - West struggles academically, the nearby Aurora Academy Charter School outperforms the school and other local public schools, ranking in the top 50% of Colorado elementary schools. This suggests that the high proportion of students from low-income families at Vanguard Classical School - West and the surrounding schools may be a significant contributor to their low academic performance, and addressing these socioeconomic challenges could be a key focus for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 801 Yosemite Street
       Denver, CO  80230-6087


(303) 691-2384

District: Aurora Joint District No. 28

SchoolDigger Rank:
865th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,696 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.4%
African American:
20.4%
White:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.9% Help


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Compare Details Vanguard Classical School - West ranks worse than 91.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 20th 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 11.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vanguard Classical School - West ranks worse than 73% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.97. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 Vanguard Classical School - West has the largest elementary school student body size in the Aurora Joint District No. 28.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vanguard Classical School - West is $13,696. 35 elementary schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vanguard Classical School - West:

SchoolDigger ranks Vanguard Classical School - West 865th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Vanguard Classical School - West in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Vanguard Classical School - West 354th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Vanguard Classical School - West 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 Vanguard Classical School - West

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 8.55 853rd 925 7.8%
2011 11.04 840th 935 10.2%
2012 19.78 769th 935 17.8%
2013 30.44 698th 954 26.8%
2014 29.46 706th 962 26.6%
2015 19.20 761st 938 18.9%
2016 16.70 771st 914 15.6%
2017 19.83 739th 929 20.5%
2018 11.41 857th 917 6.5%
2019 17.38 801st 965 17.0%
2022 9.80 882nd 921 4.2%
2023 11.06 873rd 933 6.4%
2024 11.13 865th 943 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.11 318th 332 4.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.64 666th 690 3.5%
2019 12.46 700th 758 7.7%
2023 7.21 629th 642 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.31 630th 693 9.1%
2019 17.23 643rd 764 15.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.32 151st 172 12.2%
2019 28.69 204th 270 24.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 18.46 352nd 409 13.9%
2011 19.13 354th 422 16.1%
2012 20.33 352nd 425 17.2%
2013 36.04 317th 454 30.2%
2014 36.91 296th 461 35.8%
2015 16.27 385th 436 11.7%
2016 25.39 301st 400 24.8%
2017 25.06 315th 424 25.7%
2018 21.15 324th 418 22.5%
2022 11.23 411th 448 8.3%
2023 16.08 400th 480 16.7%
2024 22.97 354th 485 27.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.62 226th 315 28.3%
2024 19.35 277th 350 20.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.52 262nd 317 17.4%
2024 22.84 269th 357 24.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Vanguard Classical School - West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.53 131st 220 40.5%
2024 41.46 104th 199 47.7%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Open Quote Rude staff. Always making kids like they are failures, and bad. I'm taking my kids out of this school. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Open Quote nice people Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 15, 2015

Open Quote My child was in the Aurora school system, put her in the 2nd grade at Vanguard Classical school in Aurora. Her excitment to learn and wanting to go to school hit an all time high. We are very pleased with the teachers and the enviroment. Highly recommend this school. Her ability to read, write and math skills have tripled in the present of this school. Great job Vanguard Classical school Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 31, 2014

Open Quote Great education model, and the teacher/student ratio is low and therefore students get a lot attention. I really like the Classical Model, Singapore Math and Riggs Reading program. My kids came from a DPS school and we've been happy every year. if you live near the school I would recommend checking the school out and consider attending even if you have to choice in. With the new K-12 school opening, there will be several openings in the K-8 Lowry Campus school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vanguard Classical School - West

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 81 73 6 152 2 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 113 93 11 209 4 n/a n/a 0 430
2010 130 88 15 262 4 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 138 78 11 263 3 0 15 0 508
2012 136 66 6 285 1 0 15 0 509
2013 139 75 10 277 2 0 18 0 521
2014 138 75 7 289 1 0 17 0 527
2015 90 98 5 274 4 0 17 0 488
2016 86 98 5 287 1 0 17 0 494
2017 79 105 6 284 0 0 19 0 493
2018 67 134 5 291 0 0 12 0 509
2019 65 93 4 245 0 0 16 0 423
2020 61 103 5 233 0 0 20 0 422
2021 48 90 5 219 0 0 21 0 383
2022 35 77 4 202 5 0 18 0 341
2023 32 74 4 230 4 0 19 0 363

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 Vanguard Classical School - West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 314 30.3 10.4 8.9
2009 430 38.6 11.1 58.8
2010 499 38.9 12.8 52.1
2011 508 37.9 13.3 55.5
2012 509 50.5 10.0 64.2
2013 521 49.0 10.6 58
2014 527 41.3 12.7 60.9
2015 488 48.0 10.1 68.6
2016 494 41.0 12.0 68
2017 493 34.6 14.2 72.6
2018 509 29.0 17.5 80.4
2019 423 27.6 15.2 65.7
2020 422 28.9 14.6 82.7
2021 383 28.4 13.4 79.9
2022 341 25.2 13.5 66.6
2023 363 27.5 13.2 79.9

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 Vanguard Classical School - West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 314 30.3 10.4 8.9
2009 430 38.6 11.1 58.8
2010 499 38.9 12.8 52.1
2011 508 37.9 13.3 55.5
2012 509 50.5 10.0 64.2
2013 521 49.0 10.6 58
2014 527 41.3 12.7 60.9
2015 488 48.0 10.1 68.6
2016 494 41.0 12.0 68
2017 493 34.6 14.2 72.6
2018 509 29.0 17.5 80.4
2019 423 27.6 15.2 65.7
2020 422 28.9 14.6 82.7
2021 383 28.4 13.4 79.9
2022 341 25.2 13.5 66.6
2023 363 27.5 13.2 79.9

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 Vanguard Classical School - West

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $28,770
2020 $10,706
2021 $13,580
2022 $15,267
2023 $13,696

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vanguard Classical School - West

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 801st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 873rd of 933 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vanguard Classical School - West)2512.5
 12.5%
   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 (Vanguard Classical School - West)19.215
 4.2%
   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 (Vanguard Classical School - West)20.823.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)2723.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vanguard Classical School - West)26.218.4
 7.8%
   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%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vanguard Classical School - West)3121.1
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Joint District No. 28)25.323.5
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Vanguard Classical School - West)26.210.5
 15.7%
   6th Grade Math (Aurora Joint District No. 28)15.611.6
 4%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vanguard Classical School - West)26.921.5
 5.4%
   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 (Vanguard Classical School - West)15.48.2
 7.2%
   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 Students423363
 14.2%
African American9374
 20.4%
American Indian04
Asian44
Hispanic245230
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White6532
 50.8%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.7%79.9%
 14.2%


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Vanguard Classical School - West ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Vanguard Classical School - West are 63% Hispanic, 20% African American, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Vanguard Classical School - West.


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