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Vaughn Elementary School

1155 Vaughn St
Aurora, CO 80011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vaughn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vaughn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Vaughn Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Last Day of School
Wed. May 27, 2026

School Rankings

Vaughn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vaughn Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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)
#1685 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
33%
10-14%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
74%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vaughn Elementary School's ranking?
Vaughn Elementary School is ranked #1685 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vaughn Elementary School often compared to?
Vaughn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Mar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Vaughn Elementary School?
394 students attend Vaughn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Vaughn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vaughn Elementary School?
Vaughn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vaughn Elementary School offer ?
Vaughn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vaughn Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Vaughn Elementary School located?
Vaughn Elementary School is located in the Hoffman Heights neighborhood of Aurora, CO.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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