Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Aura Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aura Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aura Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aura Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aura Elementary School's ranking?
Aura Elementary School is ranked #955 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Aura Elementary School often compared to?
Aura Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. Harvey Rodgers School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Aura Elementary School?
329 students attend Aura Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Aura Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aura Elementary School?
Aura Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Aura Elementary School offer ?
Aura Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Aura Elementary School part of?
Aura Elementary School is part of Elk Township School District.
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