Aurora Elementary School

3420 9th St W
West Fargo, ND 58078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 536 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in ND
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aurora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Aurora Elementary School's student population of 536 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Aurora Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#175 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
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52%
39%
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44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
6%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
82%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #175 out of 459 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Aurora Elementary School?
536 students attend Aurora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Aurora Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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