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Laredo Child Development Center

1420 LAREDO ST, AURORA, CO 80011Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
246
Students
Total enrolled
$19,119
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
61.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 299% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 246 students in grades PK–PK in AURORA, Colorado.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,119 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Laredo Child Development Center is a mid-sized prekindergarten in AURORA, Colorado, serving grades PK–PK with 246 students. The district invests $19,119 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 61.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Laredo Child Development Center

246
Total Students
61.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution133 male · 113 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Student Composition
8%
63%
17%
8%
Asian4%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino63%
Black17%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080234001627

Academic Outcomes at Laredo Child Development Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80011

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,119Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,119
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,413
Student Support$3,633
Administration$2,294
Operations$2,868
Other$1,912
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,119 spent per student, an estimated $8,470 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
46%
State government
41.1%
Local (property tax)
46.4%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,119/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 61.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Vista Peak P-8 ExploratoryEdna and John W. Mosley P-8Harmony Ridge P-8Global Village Academy Aurora
+13 more
↓
Middle
Aurora Hills Middle SchoolMrachek Middle SchoolEast Middle SchoolColumbia Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Rangeview High SchoolVista Peak 9-12 PreparatoryHinkley High SchoolGateway High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyArapahoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A →
Phone: (303)363-0484
NCES ID: 080234001627
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in AURORA seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Other
Aurora Central Campus
2,084 students · PK–12
● 39 opp83% FRL
High
Rangeview High School
2,051 students · 09–12
● 50 opp61% FRL
High
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
1,795 students · 09–12
54% FRL
High
Hinkley High School
1,687 students · 09–12
● 40 opp84% FRL
High
Gateway High School
1,564 students · 09–12
● 45 opp76% FRL
Elem
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
1,037 students · PK–08
48% FRL
High
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
1,033 students · 06–12
● 39 opp91% FRL
Elem
Edna and John W. Mosley P-8
1,018 students · PK–08
● 40 opp75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1420 LAREDO ST, AURORA, CO 80011
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.