Excellent
#117 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 9% in state
Aurelia Elementary School
Elementary School · Alta-aurelia Comm School District · Aurelia, IA
An Alta-aurelia Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
PO BOX 367 300 Ash St, Aurelia, IA 51005
- Math 74% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aurelia Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 17 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aurelia Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low43/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,761
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 267 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alta-aurelia Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aurelia Elementary School is listed in Alta-Aurelia Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurelia Elementary School
Aurelia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurelia, IA, part of Alta-aurelia Comm School District, serving approximately 116 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurelia Elementary School
What grades does Aurelia Elementary School serve?
Aurelia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Aurelia Elementary School?
Aurelia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurelia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurelia Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurelia Elementary School rank in IA?
Aurelia Elementary School ranks #117 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Aurelia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurelia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aurelia Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurelia Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Aurelia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Aurelia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurelia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Aurelia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurelia Elementary School?
31.0% of students at Aurelia Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Phone
- (712) 434-5595
- Area population (ZIP 51005)
- 1,463
- Area median age
- 51.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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