Aurora Science & Tech High School vs Vaughn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Science & Tech High School
Aurora · Charter other · Grades 9–11
434 students
Vaughn Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Aurora Science & Tech High School Aurora, Colorado | Vaughn Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #992 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #49716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Science & Tech High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 91.7%).
- •Aurora Science & Tech High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.8).
- •Vaughn Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 434.
- •Aurora Science & Tech High School is a charter school while Vaughn Elementary School 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 Science & Tech High School better than Vaughn Elementary School?
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 Science & Tech High School and Vaughn Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Science & Tech High School: 434. Vaughn Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Science & Tech High School and Vaughn Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Science & Tech High School is unranked and Vaughn Elementary School is 992nd of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).