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#1351 of 1,823 schools in IN
Aurora Elementary School
Elementary School · South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Aurora, IN
A South Dearborn Community Sch Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
6098 Squire Pl, Aurora, IN 47001
- Math 40% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aurora Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aurora 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. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,560
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Lawrenceburg Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–2 | 4.8 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| St Lawrence Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aurora Elementary School is listed in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurora Elementary School
Aurora Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, IN, part of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurora Elementary School
What grades does Aurora Elementary School serve?
Aurora Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurora Elementary School rank in IN?
Aurora Elementary School ranks #1,351 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Aurora Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurora Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Aurora Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Aurora Elementary School a charter school?
No, Aurora Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurora Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Aurora Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurora Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Aurora 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dearborn County
- Phone
- (812) 926-2222
- Area population (ZIP 47001)
- 10,374
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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