AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/aurora

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Aurora Elementary School, located in West Fargo, North Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the West Fargo Public School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school operates with the goal of preparing students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and district-wide educational initiatives.

Beyond academics, Aurora Elementary plays an active role in the local community by fostering partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and student-centered, often utilizing modern facilities and technology to enhance the instructional experience. As part of a rapidly growing district, the school focuses on creating a sense of community and stability, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.

529

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AURORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	17
Black	59
Asian	9
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
418 (79.0 %)
Black
59 (11.2 %)
Two or More
23 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST FARGO 6
Phone:	(701)356-2130
Website:	http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/aurora
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 92

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 94