Aurora Academy Charter School vs Lotus School for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 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
Lotus School for Excellence
Aurora · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,008 students
| Measure | Aurora Academy Charter School Aurora, Colorado | Lotus School for Excellence Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #580 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #32863 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 536 | 1,008 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 1,008 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 23% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 91.8%).
- •Aurora Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Lotus School for Excellence is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 536.
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 Lotus School for Excellence?
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 Lotus School for Excellence?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Academy Charter School: 536. Lotus School for Excellence: 1,008. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Academy Charter School and Lotus School for Excellence rank in Colorado?
Aurora Academy Charter School is 580th of 993 and Lotus School for Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).