- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Aurora Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180024000051 · Aurora, IN Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 14.2:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: South Dearborn High School (625 students)
Aurora Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Aurora Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Dearborn
South Dearborn High School
625 students
- This school
Aurora Elementary School
524 students
- South Dearborn
South Dearborn Middle School
288 students
- Dillsboro Elem
Dillsboro Elementary School
267 students
- Manchester Ele 145
Manchester Elementary School
145 students
What this shows Aurora Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Elementary School compares
Aurora Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 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
District finance for South Dearborn Community Sch Corp reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~524 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.