AURORA SCHOOL

168 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

168

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AURORA SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Black	2

White
166 (98.8 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)735-3781
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 16