Enrollment
278
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, MO
Aurora Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290402001517
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Jr. High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Jr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Jr. High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aurora, MO.
School address
District: Aurora R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 290402001517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora Jr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora Jr. High
Aurora Jr. High is a mid-sized middle school in Aurora, Missouri, enrolling 278 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 278 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% 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.
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 278 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Aurora R-Viii also operates Aurora High (550 students) and Robinson School (541 students) alongside Aurora Jr. 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 Jr. High compares
Aurora Jr. 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Aurora Jr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora R-Viii, which includes Aurora Jr. 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 Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pate Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle 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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aurora Jr. High
How many students attend Aurora Jr. High?
Aurora Jr. High has 278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Jr. High is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Jr. High?
45.9% of students at Aurora Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Jr. High is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Jr. High?
Aurora Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora Jr. High rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Jr. High ranks #2 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 Jr. High a good school?
Aurora Jr. High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Jr. High, Aurora R-Viii also operates Aurora High (550 students), Robinson School (541 students), and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. (474 students). See the Aurora R-Viii district page for the complete list.
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