- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Aurora Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270022004420Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #17 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Middle School ranks #17 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Aurora Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270022004420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Aurora Middle School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270022004420 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
180 enr · 15:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Charter School (239 students)
Aurora Middle School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Aurora Middle School compares
Aurora Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$16,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Aurora Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Aurora Charter School reports $16,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Middle School
How many students attend Aurora Middle School?
Aurora Middle School has 180 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Middle School is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Middle School?
60.3% of students at Aurora Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Middle School?
Aurora Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora Middle School rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Middle School ranks #17 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Charter School?
Besides Aurora Middle School, Aurora Charter School also operates Aurora Charter School (239 students). See the Aurora Charter School district page for the complete list.