- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, NE
Aurora Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310336000045
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aurora, NE.
School address
District: Aurora Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310336000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Aurora Middle School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 310336000045 · Aurora, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 11.1:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Elementary School (520 students)
Aurora Middle School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Aurora Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Element
Aurora Elementary School
520 students
- Aurora High Sc
Aurora High School
382 students
- This school
Aurora Middle School
256 students
- Aurora Prescho 72
Aurora Preschool
72 students
What this shows Aurora Middle School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Middle School compares
Aurora Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 27% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 31% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$15,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Aurora Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Public Schools reports $15,684 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 Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aurora High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aurora Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Middle School
How many students attend Aurora Middle School?
Aurora Middle School has 256 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, NE. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 29% 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?
22.7% of students at Aurora Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Middle School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Middle School?
Aurora Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aurora, NE. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Aurora Middle School, Aurora Public Schools also operates Aurora Elementary School (520 students), Aurora High School (382 students), and Aurora Preschool (72 students). See the Aurora Public Schools district page for the complete list.