- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Aurora Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270022003473Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Charter School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #16 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Charter School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Charter School ranks #16 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Aurora Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270022003473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Aurora Charter School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 270022003473 · Minneapolis, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
239 enr · 14.9:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Middle School (180 students)
Aurora Charter School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Aurora Charter School compares
Aurora Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Aurora Charter School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Aurora Charter School reports $16,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Charter School
How many students attend Aurora Charter School?
Aurora Charter School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Charter School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Aurora Charter School?
65.8% of students at Aurora Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Charter School?
Aurora Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
How does Aurora Charter School rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Charter School ranks #16 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Charter School?
Besides Aurora Charter School, Aurora Charter School also operates Aurora Middle School (180 students). See the Aurora Charter School district page for the complete list.