Aurelia Elementary School

Aurelia Elementary School serves 116 students in prekindergarten through fourth grade in Aurelia, Iowa. It operates as a regular public school with a 12.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, giving students consistent individual attention at every grade level. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating.

Growth is the standout: a 9.5 growth score reflects students gaining academic ground faster than their statewide peers, year over year. Academic performance backs it up with an 8.7, pointing to strong, consistent outcomes from pre-K through fourth grade. Together, those numbers place Aurelia Elementary at the very top of Iowa's school landscape.

The rankings confirm it. Aurelia Elementary sits at #8 out of 1,280 public schools in Iowa — a top-ten finish across every school type and level in the state. Among Iowa's 662 elementary schools specifically, it holds that same #8 spot.

Statewide, it outperforms 100% of public schools. Within Aurelia, it ranks first among the town's two public schools, making it the clear local choice and one of the strongest elementary programs in Iowa.

With an enrollment of 116 students, Aurelia Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Aurelia Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.