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#1601 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Aura Elementary School
Elementary School · Elk Township School District · Glassboro, NJ
An Elk Township School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 Clems Run, Glassboro, NJ 08028
- Math 40% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aura Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aura Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glassboro), 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
$81,993
Median home value
$278,500
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08028; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Harvey Rodgers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| St Michael the Archangel Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Herma S. Simmons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Dorothy L. Bullock SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 1–5 | 3.2 mi | 719 | 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.
Elk Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aura Elementary School is listed in Elk Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aura Elementary School
Aura Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glassboro, NJ, part of Elk Township School District, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,601 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aura Elementary School
What grades does Aura Elementary School serve?
Aura Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Aura Elementary School?
Aura Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aura Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aura Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aura Elementary School rank in NJ?
Aura Elementary School ranks #1,601 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Aura Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aura Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Aura Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aura Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Aura Elementary School a charter school?
No, Aura Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aura Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Aura Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aura Elementary School?
26.8% of students at Aura 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
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (856) 881-4551
- Area population (ZIP 08028)
- 24,806
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 08028; 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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