Aurora Academy Charter School vs Fulton Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Academy Charter School
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
536 students
Fulton Academy of Excellence
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Aurora Academy Charter School Aurora, Colorado | Fulton Academy of Excellence Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 993 | #966 of 993 |
| National rank | #32863 of 50,301 | #48286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 536 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 13% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 13.5).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 13%).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 93.4%).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 410.
- •Aurora Academy Charter School is a charter school while Fulton Academy of Excellence is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora Academy Charter School better than Fulton Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Academy Charter School ranks higher (38.6 vs 13.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aurora Academy Charter School and Fulton Academy of Excellence?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Academy Charter School: 536. Fulton Academy of Excellence: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Academy Charter School and Fulton Academy of Excellence rank in Colorado?
Aurora Academy Charter School is 580th of 993 and Fulton Academy of Excellence is 966th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).