Enrollment
524
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IN
Aurora Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180024000051
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aurora, IN.
School address
District: South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180024000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora Elementary School
Aurora Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aurora, Indiana, enrolling 524 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 492 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp also operates South Dearborn High School (625 students) and South Dearborn Middle School (288 students) alongside Aurora Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aurora Elementary School compares
Aurora Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Aurora Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Dearborn Community Sch Corp, which includes Aurora Elementary School.
$12,424
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aurora Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dearborn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dearborn Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dillsboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aurora Elementary School
How many students attend Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Elementary School?
56.5% of students at Aurora Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Elementary School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora Elementary School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aurora, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Aurora Elementary School a good school?
Aurora Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?
Besides Aurora Elementary School, South Dearborn Community Sch Corp also operates South Dearborn High School (625 students), South Dearborn Middle School (288 students), and Dillsboro Elementary School (267 students). See the South Dearborn Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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