Jamaica Child Development Center serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamaica Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jamaica Child Development Center's student population of 140 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jamaica Child Development Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
53%
35%
Black
23%
5%
White
7%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jamaica Child Development Center?
140 students attend Jamaica Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jamaica Child Development Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamaica Child Development Center?
Jamaica Child Development Center has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jamaica Child Development Center offer ?
Jamaica Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jamaica Child Development Center part of?
Jamaica Child Development Center is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Jamaica Child Development Center located?
Jamaica Child Development Center is located in the Delmar Parkway neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 8 other public schools located in Delmar Parkway.
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