Why October Count Matters to Aurora Academy
Each fall, Colorado schools participate in an official process called October Count. This process verifies the students who are enrolled in and receiving educational services from each public school.
October Count is especially important for charter schools like Aurora Academy. As a public charter school, we do not charge tuition, and much of our operating revenue is connected to the students we serve. Our verified enrollment helps determine the funding available for teachers and staff, classroom materials, technology, student support services, safety, and daily school operations.
Colorado’s newer school funding formula considers more than the total number of students enrolled. It also recognizes the needs of the students being served, including multilingual learners, students receiving special education services, and students who meet the state’s at-risk criteria. Accurate enrollment information is therefore essential.
How families can help:
Please make every effort to have your child attend school on October Count Day and throughout the count window.
If your child is ill, please keep them home and notify the school through our regular attendance process. A documented absence does not automatically prevent a student from being counted.
Refer a friend or family member to enroll their child(ren).
October Count does not create “extra money” for the school, nor is it based only on one day of perfect attendance. It provides the state with an accurate picture of the students we are responsible for educating. That information helps ensure Aurora Academy receives the appropriate public funding to serve our students throughout the school year.
Thank you for helping us maintain accurate records and protect the resources that support every Aurora Academy student.
