Enrollment
550
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, MO
Aurora High
Federal NCES profile for Aurora High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290402000031
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora High has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Aurora, MO.
School address
District: Aurora R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 290402000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora High
Aurora High is a mid-sized high school in Aurora, Missouri, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Aurora R-Viii spends $10,387 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Aurora R-Viii also operates Robinson School (541 students) and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. (474 students) alongside Aurora High.
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 High compares
Aurora High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$10,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Aurora High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora R-Viii, which includes Aurora High.
$10,387
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 39.9%
Federal 22.1%
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pate Early Childhood Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurora Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aurora High
How many students attend Aurora High?
Aurora High has 550 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora High?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora High is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora High?
46.1% of students at Aurora High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora High?
The largest demographic group at Aurora High is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora High?
Aurora High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora High rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Aurora, MO. 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 High a good school?
Aurora High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri 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 Aurora R-Viii?
Besides Aurora High, Aurora R-Viii also operates Robinson School (541 students), Pate Early Childhood Ctr. (474 students), and Aurora Jr. High (278 students). See the Aurora R-Viii district page for the complete list.
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