Very Good
#138 of 451 schools in ND
Top 30% in state
Aurora Elementary School
Elementary School · West Fargo 6 · West Fargo, ND
A West Fargo 6 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3420 9th St W, West Fargo, ND 58078
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aurora Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Fargo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,206
Median home value
$303,200
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Harbor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Freedom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Trinity ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Harwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 100 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Fargo 6
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #8 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aurora Elementary School is listed in WEST FARGO 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurora Elementary School
Aurora Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Fargo, ND, part of West Fargo 6, serving approximately 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurora Elementary School
What grades does Aurora Elementary School serve?
Aurora Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Aurora Elementary School?
Aurora Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary School is 13.6:1. 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 ND?
Aurora Elementary School ranks #138 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Aurora Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurora Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
16.7% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (701) 356-2130
- Area population (ZIP 58078)
- 39,946
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 58078; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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