Aurora Heights Elementary School

www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/aurora-heights-elementary

268 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Aurora Heights Elementary School, located in Newton, Iowa, is a key component of the Newton Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school serves students in the early stages of their education, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a commitment to helping each student reach their full potential through personalized instruction and a collaborative approach between educators and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Aurora Heights strives to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere that promotes both academic excellence and character growth. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, parents and community members can stay informed about school events, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a central hub for the neighborhood, the school focuses on preparing its young learners for future success by encouraging curiosity, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

268

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aurora Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	15
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
235 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.6 %)
Two or More
10 (3.7 %)
Black
6 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newton Comm School District
Phone:	(641)792-7324
Website:	http://www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/aurora-heights-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 48