Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aurora Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurora Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aurora Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
10%
5%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Elementary School's ranking?
Aurora Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Aurora Elementary School often compared to?
Aurora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Elementary School, Brooks Harbor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Aurora Elementary School?
491 students attend Aurora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Aurora Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Aurora Elementary School offer ?
Aurora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Elementary School part of?
Aurora Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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