- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, NE
Aurora Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310336000043
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Aurora, NE.
School address
District: Aurora Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310336000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Aurora Elementary School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 310336000043 · Aurora, NE Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 13.3:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora High School (382 students)
Aurora Elementary School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Aurora Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aurora Elementary School
520 students
- Aurora High Sc
Aurora High School
382 students
- Aurora Middle
Aurora Middle School
256 students
- Aurora Prescho 72
Aurora Preschool
72 students
What this shows Aurora Elementary School reports 520 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 15% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$15,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Aurora Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Public Schools reports $15,684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurora Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurora Preschool | Smaller | 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
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Elementary School
How many students attend Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, NE. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% 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?
26.3% of students at Aurora Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Aurora, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aurora Public Schools?
Besides Aurora Elementary School, Aurora Public Schools also operates Aurora High School (382 students), Aurora Middle School (256 students), and Aurora Preschool (72 students). See the Aurora Public Schools district page for the complete list.