- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, IA
Aurora Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192061002233
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Heights Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Newton, IA.
School address
District: Newton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192061002233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Aurora Heights Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 192061002233 · Newton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 12.8:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Senior High School (806 students)
Aurora Heights Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Aurora Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Senior
Newton Senior High School
806 students
- Berg Middle Sc
Berg Middle School
790 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
380 students
- Emerson Hough
Emerson Hough Elementary School
336 students
- Woodrow Wilson 306
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
306 students
- This school 268
Aurora Heights Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Aurora Heights Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Heights Elementary School compares
Aurora Heights Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,130
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Comm School District reports $14,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Hough Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Newton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Aurora Heights Elementary School?
Aurora Heights Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Heights Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Heights Elementary School?
50.4% of students at Aurora Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Heights Elementary School?
Aurora Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Newton, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton Comm School District?
Besides Aurora Heights Elementary School, Newton Comm School District also operates Newton Senior High School (806 students), Berg Middle School (790 students), and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (380 students). See the Newton Comm School District district page for the complete list.