The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is a regular public school in Aurora, Colorado, serving students from preschool through fourth grade. It is part of Aurora Public Schools, a large district that spans parts of Adams and Arapahoe counties. The school is not a charter or magnet school, and its Title I status was not reported.
The student body is small and highly diverse, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and significant shares of Black, White, and multiracial students. A high proportion of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a community with substantial economic need. Data on special education and English learner identification were not available, so families who want a full picture of student support services may wish to follow up directly with the school.
On state assessments in math and English language arts for grades three and four, proficiency rates are modest, falling below the state average. Science results for grade five were lower still. That said, the school’s combined proficiency across all tested subjects places it above the midpoint among districts in Arapahoe County, meaning its academic standing is relatively stronger when compared with schools close by. Participation rates on all tests were high, which strengthens the reliability of the results. Because the school ends at fourth grade, these scores represent a snapshot of early elementary performance; a parent should keep in mind that the school does not serve upper grades, so the fifth-grade science data may reflect a different cohort arrangement.
The school’s setting is Aurora, a sprawling, largely suburban city that is the third-largest in Colorado. The built environment is car-dependent, with pockets of commercial activity and light rail service but no single walkable downtown. Major employers include Buckley Space Force Base, the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the school district itself. The area has been one of the state’s fastest-growing over several decades, with continued development planned along the corridor near Denver International Airport. Housing values are moderate relative to the state as a whole, and both prices and rents have seen slight declines recently.
At the district level, voters approved a bond measure near the end of 2022 that funds facility improvements, safety upgrades, and modernization across Aurora Public Schools. The district has also been engaged in a school consolidation and repurposing process, closing or repurposing underutilized buildings. These changes can affect attendance boundaries and the availability of school programs, so families should stay informed about how they might impact Clara Brown.
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is a small, neighborhood elementary with a diverse and economically varied student population. Its test results are modest in absolute terms but hold up reasonably well in the local county context. Families considering this school will want to look into the specific support structures for students, since those data are not reported here, and keep an eye on district-wide changes that could reshape the school’s environment over time.
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