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Aurora Elementary

Summary:

Aurora Elementary is an elementary school located in Elmendorf Afb, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 497. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic results that surpass the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages.

Aurora Elementary's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 54.77% of students proficient or better, compared to 35.51% for the Anchorage School District and 31.5% for the state. The school also excels in supporting diverse student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 1 Alaska elementary school for African American students, 7th out of 27 for Hispanic students, and 12th out of 122 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school performs well for military-connected students, ranking 3rd out of 22 Alaska elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Denali Montessori Elementary and Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School, Aurora Elementary stands out with its significantly higher academic performance. The school's low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, combined with its strong academic results, suggests that it is effectively supporting and challenging its students, regardless of their background.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5085 10th St
       Elmendorf Afb, AK  99506-1199

(907) 742-0300

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,919 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  497

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aurora Elementary ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 15th among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), Hispanic (22.1%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary is 18. 49 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Elementary is $15,919, which is the 30th highest among 62 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Elementary 26th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Aurora Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aurora Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.63 23rd 213 89.2%
2006 79.27 30th 218 86.2%
2007 78.29 32nd 212 84.9%
2008 81.48 21st 219 90.4%
2009 80.71 28th 226 87.6%
2010 80.81 27th 229 88.2%
2011 86.71 9th 223 96.0%
2012 85.72 8th 227 96.5%
2013 85.50 8th 223 96.4%
2014 85.02 11th 218 95.0%
2015 88.09 16th 246 93.5%
2017 79.58 24th 180 86.7%
2018 91.10 8th 186 95.7%
2019 94.21 3rd 185 98.4%
2021 74.30 38th 173 78.0%
2022 81.48 24th 171 86.0%
2023 80.48 21st 176 88.1%
2024 77.86 26th 173 85.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.65 1st 147 99.3%
2021 75.11 20th 110 81.8%
2022 91.53 2nd 104 98.1%
2023 83.36 8th 119 93.3%
2024 80.23 12th 122 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.09 14th 159 91.2%
2021 63.17 43rd 141 69.5%
2022 75.99 24th 143 83.2%
2023 77.06 24th 152 84.2%
2024 76.30 23rd 142 83.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.22 2nd 27 92.6%
2021 54.89 12th 20 40.0%
2022 67.46 5th 22 77.3%
2023 74.80 3rd 22 86.4%
2024 58.10 9th 23 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.04 32nd 142 77.5%
2022 79.24 17th 148 88.5%
2023 78.77 17th 148 88.5%
2024 72.00 30th 150 80.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.17 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.56 12th 26 53.8%
2023 62.50 11th 28 60.7%
2024 72.11 7th 27 74.1%
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Rank History for White students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.10 71st 127 44.1%
2022 70.83 25th 137 81.8%
2023 77.81 17th 138 87.7%
2024 62.13 45th 133 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Aurora Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 305 49 17 15 9 n/a n/a 0 395
1990 326 54 17 13 11 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 311 52 16 22 7 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 456 77 28 25 7 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 452 84 27 25 4 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 429 69 19 28 9 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 387 77 22 24 7 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 387 77 22 24 7 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 431 52 30 19 4 n/a n/a 0 536
1999 430 66 31 25 5 n/a n/a 0 557
2000 336 67 32 12 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 304 74 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 291 79 10 25 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2003 291 79 10 25 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2004 309 61 16 29 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 278 47 15 23 5 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 277 35 16 29 4 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 294 50 18 18 3 n/a n/a 0 383
2008 245 48 9 47 5 n/a n/a 38 392
2009 278 49 6 47 3 3 38 0 424
2010 253 47 9 47 0 4 35 0 395
2011 271 42 7 51 3 4 30 0 408
2012 280 35 5 40 0 3 20 0 383
2013 264 47 9 44 3 3 22 0 392
2014 234 37 8 44 3 3 29 0 358
2015 174 26 8 36 0 3 17 0 264
2016 145 27 7 33 0 3 19 0 234
2017 130 23 3 32 0 4 27 0 219
2018 107 24 5 48 0 1 25 0 210
2019 86 15 6 45 1 1 23 0 177
2020 189 33 2 43 2 5 43 0 317
2021 135 32 6 31 5 3 38 0 250
2022 157 27 6 77 0 3 38 0 308
2023 284 40 9 110 6 6 42 0 497

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 395 20.9 18.8 9.4
1990 421 20.0 21.0 8.8
1991 408 18.5 22.0 12.5
1992 593 18.5 32.0 14.5
1993 592 18.5 32.0 14.5
1994 554 18.5 29.9 15.5
1995 517 24.2 21.4 7.5
1996 517 24.2 21.4 7.5
1998 536 21.0 25.5 26.5
1999 557 27.0 20.6 33.4
2000 449 23.0 19.5 32.1
2001 413 23.0 18.0 26.4
2002 408 22.4 18.2 16.2
2003 408 22.4 18.2 16.2
2004 416 20.9 19.9 26
2005 368 20.0 18.4 26.1
2006 361 20.5 17.6 40.7
2007 383 21.8 17.6 37.6
2008 392 22.0 17.8 48.3
2009 424 23.1 18.4 46
2010 395 24.8 15.9 46.1
2011 408 23.2 17.5 43.9
2012 383 23.4 16.3 46.5
2013 392 25.8 15.1 44.4
2014 358 23.5 15.2 52
2015 264 20.0 13.2 34.8
2016 234 17.0 13.7 31.2
2017 219 14.1 15.4 28.8
2018 210 14.0 14.9 58.1
2019 177 13.4 13.1 98.3
2020 317 20.1 15.7 26.8
2021 250 18.6 13.4 n/a
2022 308 17.0 18.1 n/a
2023 497 27.6 18.0 12.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurora Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 395 20.9 18.8 9.4
1990 421 20.0 21.0 8.8
1991 408 18.5 22.0 12.5
1992 593 18.5 32.0 14.5
1993 592 18.5 32.0 14.5
1994 554 18.5 29.9 15.5
1995 517 24.2 21.4 7.5
1996 517 24.2 21.4 7.5
1998 536 21.0 25.5 26.5
1999 557 27.0 20.6 33.4
2000 449 23.0 19.5 32.1
2001 413 23.0 18.0 26.4
2002 408 22.4 18.2 16.2
2003 408 22.4 18.2 16.2
2004 416 20.9 19.9 26
2005 368 20.0 18.4 26.1
2006 361 20.5 17.6 40.7
2007 383 21.8 17.6 37.6
2008 392 22.0 17.8 48.3
2009 424 23.1 18.4 46
2010 395 24.8 15.9 46.1
2011 408 23.2 17.5 43.9
2012 383 23.4 16.3 46.5
2013 392 25.8 15.1 44.4
2014 358 23.5 15.2 52
2015 264 20.0 13.2 34.8
2016 234 17.0 13.7 31.2
2017 219 14.1 15.4 28.8
2018 210 14.0 14.9 58.1
2019 177 13.4 13.1 98.3
2020 317 20.1 15.7 26.8
2021 250 18.6 13.4 n/a
2022 308 17.0 18.1 n/a
2023 497 27.6 18.0 12.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurora Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,256 (7.9%) $14,663 (92.1%) $15,919

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 21st of 176 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Aurora Elementary)76.571.2
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)46.639.4
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students177497
 180.8%
African American1540
 166.7%
American Indian16
 500%
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic45110
 144.4%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White86284
 230.2%
Two or More Races2342
 82.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.3%12.1%
 86.2%

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Students at Aurora Elementary are 57% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Aurora Elementary ranks 26th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 497 students attended Aurora Elementary.


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