Enrollment
106
Elementary
DISTRICT 517 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 080234006411
Jamaica Child Development Center
800 JAMAICA STREET, AURORA, CO 80010 · (303) 364-8126 · Arapahoe County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL106 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
35.3:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.2:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
87 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 106 | 100% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Jamaica Child Development Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Child Development Center this school | 106 | 82.1% | N/A |
| Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE DENVER | 161 | 72.0% | N/A |
| Center for Talent Development at Greenlee DENVER | 244 | 88.1% | 18.0% |
| Laredo Child Development Center AURORA | 210 | 78.6% | N/A |
| Academy 360 DENVER | 201 | 70.1% | 13.8% |
| International Academy of Denver at Harrington DENVER | 152 | 92.1% | 12.2% |
Matched among Colorado elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jamaica Child Development Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado | In Arapahoe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 106 | #996 of 1,056 | #101 of 104 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.1% | #132 of 983 | #17 of 101 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -47.3% | #11 of 664 | #2 of 70 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
106
-26 (-20%) vs 2020
-52% since 2010-11, when it was 221
Student : Teacher
35.3:1
was 66.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 106 | 3 | 35.3:1 | 82% (87) |
| 2023-24 | 130 | 3 | 43.3:1 | 76% (99) |
| 2022-23 | 140 | 4 | 35.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 132 | 2 | 66.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 201 | 2.8 | 72.6:1 | 82% (165) |
| 2015-16 | 227 | 2 | 113.5:1 | 73% (165) |
| 2010-11 | 221 | 1 | 221.0:1 | 1% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jamaica Child Development Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 47% (201 to 106); teachers up 8% (2.8 to 3).
About Jamaica Child Development Center
Jamaica Child Development Center is classified as an elementary school. It is located in AURORA, Colorado. The school counts 106 students across pre-K. The school's enrollment is 72% smaller than the 379 average for elementary schools in Colorado.
Jamaica Child Development Center is a school in Aurora Public Schools. The district has 59 schools and 39,464 students.
By race and ethnicity, Jamaica Child Development Center is 54% Hispanic. It is also 26% Black, 10% White, 6% multiracial, and 4% Asian. For comparison, the population of Arapahoe County is roughly 22% Hispanic. Jamaica Child Development Center has a diversity index of 63%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal data list 3 full-time-equivalent teachers at Jamaica Child Development Center in 2024-25, for a ratio of 35.3:1. Among elementary schools in Colorado, the typical ratio is 16.6:1. The lunch program counts 82% of students at Jamaica Child Development Center as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. On average, public schools in Arapahoe County report 50%.
Across Arapahoe County, median household income is about $101,087, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 47% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 6%. The public schools of Arapahoe County number 176 and enroll about 115,502.
The closest public school, APS Early Beginnings - A Zoom Site, is less than a tenth of a mile from Jamaica Child Development Center. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 20%, from 132 to 106. Students per teacher fell from 66.0 in 2020-21 to 35.3 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Jamaica Child Development Center covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Arapahoe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
659,844
Census ACS
Median income
$101,087
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
115,502 students
Quick facts
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Other schools in Aurora Public Schools
- Aurora Central CampusCombined · 2,468 students
- Rangeview High SchoolHigh · 2,078 students
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- Hinkley High SchoolHigh · 1,527 students
- Lotus School for ExcellenceCombined · 1,008 students
Other schools in AURORA
- Cherokee Trail High SchoolHigh · 3,089 students
- Grandview High SchoolHigh · 2,684 students
- Aurora Central CampusCombined · 2,468 students
- Smoky Hill High SchoolHigh · 2,297 students
- Overland High SchoolHigh · 2,228 students
- Rangeview High SchoolHigh · 2,078 students
Nearby schools
- APS Early Beginnings - A Zoom Site0.0 mi · 23
- Lansing Elementary Community School0.4 mi · 366
- Fulton Academy of Excellence0.4 mi · 410
- Kenton Elementary School0.5 mi · 583
- Aurora West College Preparatory Academy0.6 mi · 927
- Aurora Central Campus0.6 mi · 2,468
Frequently asked questions
About Jamaica Child Development CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Jamaica Child Development Center?
Jamaica Child Development Center enrolls approximately 106 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Jamaica Child Development Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Jamaica Child Development Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Jamaica Child Development Center have?
Jamaica Child Development Center employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 35.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Jamaica Child Development Center?
At Jamaica Child Development Center, the student body is approximately 10% White, 54% Hispanic, 26% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Jamaica Child Development Center in?
Jamaica Child Development Center is part of Aurora Public Schools.
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