- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Fargo, ND
Aurora Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381941000830
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in West Fargo · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in West Fargo, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Aurora Elementary School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 381941000830 · West Fargo, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 10.8:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students)
Aurora Elementary School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Aurora Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fargo She
West Fargo Sheyenne High School
1,400 students
- West Fargo Hig
West Fargo High School
1,380 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- Cheney Middle
Cheney Middle School
1,006 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
799 students
- This school 377
Aurora Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Aurora Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Elementary School compares
Aurora Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 62% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$13,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Aurora Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Fargo 6 reports $13,666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fargo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheney Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in West Fargo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brooks Harbor Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 11:1 students per teacher
Legacy Elementary School
Standard public school
456 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Eastwood Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
South Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Elementary School
How many students attend Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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?
10.8% of students at Aurora Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in West Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in West Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in West Fargo 6?
Besides Aurora Elementary School, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), West Fargo High School (1,380 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the West Fargo 6 district page for the complete list.