- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290402000031
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Aurora High held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 290402000031 · Aurora, MO High · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 15.3:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Robinson School (541 students)
Aurora High held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Aurora High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aurora High
550 students
- Robinson Schoo
Robinson School
541 students
- Pate Early Chi
Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
474 students
- Aurora Jr. Hig
Aurora Jr. High
278 students
What this shows Aurora High reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora High compares
Aurora High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Aurora R-Viii reports $10,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 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 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.
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.