- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurelia, IA
Aurelia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aurelia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190348002251
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurelia Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 124
- students enrolled
Aurelia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alta-Aurelia Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190348002251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Aurelia Elementary School shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-28.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 190348002251 · Aurelia, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 10.3:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Alta Elementary School (256 students)
Aurelia Elementary School shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-28.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Aurelia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alta Elementar
Alta Elementary School
256 students
- Alta-Aurelia M
Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch
228 students
- Alta-Aurelia H
Alta-Aurelia High School
221 students
- This school
Aurelia Elementary School
124 students
What this shows Aurelia Elementary School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurelia Elementary School compares
Aurelia Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Iowa - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Aurelia Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Alta-Aurelia Comm School District reports $12,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurelia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta-Aurelia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurelia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurelia Elementary School
How many students attend Aurelia Elementary School?
Aurelia Elementary School has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurelia, IA. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurelia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurelia Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurelia Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Aurelia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurelia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aurelia Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Aurelia, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurelia Elementary School?
Aurelia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Alta-Aurelia Comm School District?
Besides Aurelia Elementary School, Alta-Aurelia Comm School District also operates Alta Elementary School (256 students), Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch (228 students), and Alta-Aurelia High School (221 students). See the Alta-Aurelia Comm School District district page for the complete list.