Aurora Elementary

Summary:

Aurora Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 359 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Aurora Elementary is struggling academically. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.1% in 2017-2018 to 49.0% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Aurora Elementary's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.22% of Aurora Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.06% for Los Angeles Unified and 47.04% for California.

Interestingly, nearby schools serving similar student populations, such as Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy and Ascot Avenue Elementary, are performing significantly better than Aurora Elementary on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that Aurora Elementary's struggles have persisted over time, despite serving a high-needs student population, and addressing the root causes of these issues, such as high poverty and attendance problems, may be crucial for driving meaningful improvements at the school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1050 East 52nd Pl.
       Los Angeles, CA  90011-4616


(323) 238-1500

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5022nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,910 Help


Students who attend Aurora Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Angeles Academy Middle
High:    Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
    Nava College Preparatory Academy
    Santee Education Complex
    Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Compare Details Aurora Elementary ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 447th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 98.3% 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 19.9, which is the 228th best among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Elementary is $11,910, which is the 209th highest among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Elementary 5022nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Aurora Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California 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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 25.39 3908th 5113 23.6%
2008 27.24 3812th 5113 25.4%
2009 18.54 4534th 5193 12.7%
2010 23.87 4307th 5314 18.9%
2011 47.13 2765th 5377 48.6%
2012 42.07 3132nd 5390 41.9%
2013 32.94 3817th 5530 31.0%
2015 22.58 4365th 5611 22.2%
2016 32.62 3558th 5614 36.6%
2017 16.48 4987th 5692 12.4%
2018 15.04 5094th 5662 10.0%
2019 16.18 5144th 5789 11.1%
2022 15.82 5287th 5883 10.1%
2023 21.30 4727th 5874 19.5%
2024 18.00 5022nd 5862 14.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.49 2890th 3246 11.0%
2019 18.40 3238th 3275 1.1%
2022 20.04 3198th 3311 3.4%
2023 18.74 3187th 3250 1.9%
2024 28.38 2658th 3160 15.9%
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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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.63 4353rd 5084 14.4%
2019 23.99 4294th 5173 17.0%
2022 23.12 4409th 5264 16.2%
2023 29.74 3919th 5374 27.1%
2024 23.83 4468th 5511 18.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.82 4628th 5413 14.5%
2019 12.49 5173rd 5492 5.8%
2022 10.28 5519th 5635 2.1%
2023 23.07 4422nd 5617 21.3%
2024 25.00 4238th 5605 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.10 5084th 5431 6.4%
2019 23.37 4346th 5510 21.1%
2022 25.57 4187th 5663 26.1%
2023 24.94 4267th 5650 24.5%
2024 13.66 5265th 5636 6.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 4035th 4830 16.5%
2019 25.14 4027th 4963 18.9%
2022 24.01 4188th 5084 17.6%
2023 35.53 3276th 5098 35.7%
2024 27.21 3941st 5102 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, 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: California Department of Education

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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
2006 0 24 0 424 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 1 39 0 664 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2008 n/a 34 1 594 n/a n/a n/a 0 629
2009 0 41 0 613 0 0 0 0 654
2010 0 31 0 605 0 0 0 0 636
2011 0 34 0 437 2 0 0 0 473
2012 0 38 0 461 1 0 0 0 500
2013 0 37 0 468 0 0 0 0 505
2014 1 34 0 456 0 0 0 0 491
2015 7 46 0 440 0 0 0 0 493
2016 6 42 0 418 0 0 0 0 466
2017 2 37 0 405 0 0 0 0 444
2018 3 28 0 394 0 0 0 0 425
2019 4 33 0 379 0 0 0 0 416
2020 3 30 0 357 0 0 0 0 390
2021 7 26 0 334 0 0 0 0 367
2022 3 24 0 340 0 0 0 0 367
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 359 359

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
2006 448 25.0 17.9 96
2007 704 36.0 19.6 95.6
2008 629 38.0 16.6 40.2
2009 654 35.0 17.2 97.7
2010 636 31.0 20.5 98.4
2011 473 n/a n/a 51
2012 500 20.0 25.0 n/a
2013 505 22.0 22.9 67.1
2014 491 22.0 22.3 92.5
2015 493 22.0 22.4 92.9
2016 466 21.0 22.1 94.8
2017 444 20.0 22.2 91.2
2018 425 20.0 21.2 97.2
2019 416 19.0 21.8 95
2020 390 n/a n/a 96.7
2021 367 17.0 21.5 98.1
2022 367 17.0 21.5 98.6
2023 359 18.0 19.9 98.3

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
2006 448 25.0 17.9 96
2007 704 36.0 19.6 95.6
2008 629 38.0 16.6 40.2
2009 654 35.0 17.2 97.7
2010 636 31.0 20.5 98.4
2011 473 n/a n/a 51
2012 500 20.0 25.0 n/a
2013 505 22.0 22.9 67.1
2014 491 22.0 22.3 92.5
2015 493 22.0 22.4 92.9
2016 466 21.0 22.1 94.8
2017 444 20.0 22.2 91.2
2018 425 20.0 21.2 97.2
2019 416 19.0 21.8 95
2020 390 n/a n/a 96.7
2021 367 17.0 21.5 98.1
2022 367 17.0 21.5 98.6
2023 359 18.0 19.9 98.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Aurora Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%99.0%96.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202196.1%0.0%0.0%97.4%97.4%97.4%
202292.9%0.0%2.9%95.7%97.1%95.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurora Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,910

Data source: California 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 5144th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4727th of 5874 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aurora Elementary)3024.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aurora Elementary)39.321.4
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aurora Elementary)27.624.1
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Elementary)24.124.1
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aurora Elementary)22.934.6
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Elementary)4.317.3
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Aurora Elementary)12.911.5
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416359
 13.7%
African American330
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3790
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White40
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%98.3%
 3.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Aurora Elementary.

Students at Aurora Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

Aurora Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.3% of California elementary schools.


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