Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Aurora Heights Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Heights Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Aurora Heights Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Aurora Heights Elementary School?
260 students attend Aurora Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Aurora Heights Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Heights Elementary School?
Aurora Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aurora Heights Elementary School offer ?
Aurora Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Heights Elementary School part of?
Aurora Heights Elementary School is part of Newton Comm School District.
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