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Aurora Highlands K-8

24405 E 42nd Ave
Aurora, CO 80019
Aurora Highlands K-8 serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aurora Highlands K-8's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Aurora Highlands K-8 is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
37%
36%
Black
31%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Aurora Highlands K-8?
307 students attend Aurora Highlands K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Aurora Highlands K-8 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Highlands K-8?
Aurora Highlands K-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aurora Highlands K-8 offer ?
Aurora Highlands K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Aurora Highlands K-8 part of?
Aurora Highlands K-8 is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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