AURORA SCHOOL
AURORA SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Preston County Schools school district, located in AURORA, WV with about 172 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 13 teachers, AURORA SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
AURORA SCHOOL, located at 125 AURORA SCHOOL Road in Aurora, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in Preston County. As a public PK-8 school, it plays a central role in the academic and social development of children from the early childhood years through their transition into high school. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where educators work to provide a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.
Situated in the quiet, rural landscape of Preston County, AURORA SCHOOL functions as a vital hub for local families. The school benefits from a setting that allows for a strong sense of community and personalized attention, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, AURORA SCHOOL remains a key fixture in the regional educational system, dedicated to supporting the success of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact AURORA SCHOOL at (304) 735-3781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AURORA, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
AURORA SCHOOL is a public school in AURORA, WV with about 172 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Preston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 172
- Teachers:
- 13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 172 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AURORA SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.