Is Aurora Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Aurora Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Aurora Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Aurora Elementary?

Students at Aurora Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Aurora Elementary attend?

Students who attend Aurora Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Los Angeles Academy Middle High : Dr. Maya Angelou Community High High : Nava College Preparatory Academy High : Santee Education Complex High : Thomas Jefferson Senior High

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:
5022^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,910

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: 18.2

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.2%

African American:

7.3%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aurora Elementary ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 447^th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.2%), African American (7.3%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Elementary is 18.2, which is the 111^th best among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Aurora Elementary employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Elementary is $11,910, which is the 209^th highest among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Elementary 5022^nd 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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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871^st 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
2007	25.39	3908^th	5113	23.6%
2008	27.24	3812^th	5113	25.4%
2009	18.54	4534^th	5193	12.7%
2010	23.87	4307^th	5314	18.9%
2011	47.13	2765^th	5377	48.6%
2012	42.07	3132^nd	5390	41.9%
2013	32.94	3817^th	5530	31.0%
2015	22.58	4365^th	5611	22.2%
2016	32.62	3558^th	5614	36.6%
2017	16.48	4987^th	5692	12.4%
2018	15.04	5094^th	5662	10.0%
2019	16.18	5144^th	5789	11.1%
2022	15.82	5287^th	5883	10.1%
2023	21.30	4727^th	5874	19.5%
2024	18.00	5022^nd	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
2018	22.49	2890^th	3246	11.0%
2019	18.40	3238^th	3275	1.1%
2022	20.04	3198^th	3311	3.4%
2023	18.74	3187^th	3250	1.9%
2024	28.38	2658^th	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
2018	21.63	4353^rd	5084	14.4%
2019	23.99	4294^th	5173	17.0%
2022	23.12	4409^th	5264	16.2%
2023	29.74	3919^th	5374	27.1%
2024	23.83	4468^th	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
2018	18.82	4628^th	5413	14.5%
2019	12.49	5173^rd	5492	5.8%
2022	10.28	5519^th	5635	2.1%
2023	23.07	4422^nd	5617	21.3%
2024	25.00	4238^th	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
2018	13.10	5084^th	5431	6.4%
2019	23.37	4346^th	5510	21.1%
2022	25.57	4187^th	5663	26.1%
2023	24.94	4267^th	5650	24.5%
2024	13.66	5265^th	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
2018	23.24	4035^th	4830	16.5%
2019	25.14	4027^th	4963	18.9%
2022	24.01	4188^th	5084	17.6%
2023	35.53	3276^th	5098	35.7%
2024	27.21	3941^st	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.

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
2024	1	24	0	296	0	0	7	0	328

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
2024	328	18.0	18.2	92.4

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
2024	328	18.0	18.2	92.4

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.

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