Aurora Academy Charter School vs Jamaica Child Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Academy Charter School
Aurora ยท Charter elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
536 students
Jamaica Child Development Center
Aurora ยท Public other ยท Grades PKโPK
106 students
| Measure | Aurora Academy Charter School Aurora, Colorado | Jamaica Child Development Center Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| State rank | #580 of 993 | โ |
| National rank | #32863 of 50,301 | โ |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades Kโ8 | Grades PKโPK |
| Students | 536 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 35.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | โ |
| Math proficiency | 38% | โ |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขAurora Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 82.1%).
- โขAurora Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 35.3).
- โขAurora Academy Charter School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 106.
- โขAurora Academy Charter School is a charter school while Jamaica Child Development Center 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 Jamaica Child Development Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aurora Academy Charter School and Jamaica Child Development Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Academy Charter School: 536. Jamaica Child Development Center: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Academy Charter School and Jamaica Child Development Center rank in Colorado?
Aurora Academy Charter School is 580th of 993 and Jamaica Child Development Center is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).