Aura Elementary School

Summary:

Aura Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 334 students in grades PK-6 in Glassboro, New Jersey. The school is part of the Elk Township School District, which is ranked 324 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aura Elementary School has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the state and district averages. While 5th and 6th grade students perform above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA), 3rd and 4th grade students lag behind. In math, Aura's performance is below the state average across all grades. However, the school's 5th grade science proficiency is higher than the state average. The school also has strong performance among its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 20-40% of New Jersey elementary schools in those categories. However, its White and Special Education student subgroups perform in the bottom 50% of the state.

Aura Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.2% to 18.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Aura Elementary has increased from 17.68% in 2020-2021 to 30.24% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school spends $13,054 per student, which is higher than the state average and the spending levels of some nearby schools like Elmer Elementary School and Hurffville Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 900 Clems Run
       Glassboro, NJ  08028-0338


(856) 881-4551

District: Elk Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
613th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,054 Help


Students who attend Aura Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Delsea Regional Middle School
High:    Delsea Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.7%
African American:
14.1%
Hispanic:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.8% Help


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Compare Details Aura Elementary School ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.47. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.7%), African American (14.1%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aura Elementary School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aura Elementary School is $13,054.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aura Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aura Elementary School 613th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Aura Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elk Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Township School District 324th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aura Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.78 877th 1204 27.2%
2004 25.63 1064th 1298 18.0%
2005 29.89 1033rd 1303 20.7%
2006 62.12 663rd 1314 49.5%
2007 51.74 846th 1329 36.3%
2008 60.25 673rd 1338 49.7%
2009 60.91 635th 1346 52.8%
2010 57.17 712th 1354 47.4%
2011 54.00 784th 1360 42.4%
2012 37.20 990th 1363 27.4%
2013 41.72 926th 1367 32.3%
2014 42.81 914th 1363 32.9%
2015 36.49 898th 1357 33.8%
2016 49.00 736th 1346 45.3%
2017 43.44 813th 1352 39.9%
2018 47.51 755th 1353 44.2%
2019 41.00 849th 1360 37.6%
2021 53.11 556th 1317 57.8%
2022 46.93 706th 1345 47.5%
2023 46.62 713th 1342 46.9%
2024 54.47 613th 1338 54.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.47 669th 1007 33.6%
2022 37.61 520th 949 45.2%
2023 52.98 365th 958 61.9%
2024 46.52 448th 989 54.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 569th 942 39.6%
2019 34.19 616th 948 35.0%
2021 77.92 77th 839 90.8%
2022 55.58 309th 863 64.2%
2023 50.81 387th 910 57.5%
2024 70.35 184th 939 80.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Aura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.53 726th 1333 45.5%
2019 37.90 872nd 1331 34.5%
2021 53.01 545th 1290 57.8%
2022 45.82 708th 1326 46.6%
2023 49.65 642nd 1318 51.3%
2024 54.54 593rd 1317 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Aura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.57 746th 1334 44.1%
2019 44.31 771st 1335 42.2%
2021 49.13 587th 1297 54.7%
2022 48.81 657th 1324 50.4%
2023 45.75 701st 1315 46.7%
2024 54.53 586th 1313 55.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Aura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.59 73rd 517 85.9%
2019 56.29 210th 522 59.8%
2022 70.02 111th 494 77.5%
2023 59.74 166th 463 64.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.76 274th 896 69.4%
2022 50.37 402nd 953 57.8%
2023 75.97 184th 982 81.3%
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Rank History for White students at Aura Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.20 660th 1022 35.4%
2019 34.40 718th 1023 29.8%
2021 44.57 512th 964 46.9%
2022 39.35 616th 976 36.9%
2023 35.15 663rd 975 32.0%
2024 42.01 583rd 963 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aura Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 104 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1989 302 89 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1990 302 98 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 288 83 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 278 87 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 290 87 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 282 110 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 305 96 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 305 96 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 303 96 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 296 87 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2000 276 96 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2001 275 95 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 274 83 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2003 274 83 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2004 271 86 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 281 82 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2006 272 74 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 277 75 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 290 65 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 299 59 3 13 2 0 0 0 376
2010 309 60 3 14 2 0 0 0 388
2011 308 52 3 21 0 2 1 0 387
2012 302 58 3 27 0 1 3 0 394
2013 287 49 4 31 0 0 0 0 371
2014 272 53 3 31 0 0 0 0 359
2015 262 48 3 34 0 4 0 0 351
2016 249 41 2 38 0 4 0 0 334
2017 242 39 2 48 0 6 0 0 337
2018 259 55 2 56 0 5 0 0 377
2019 230 58 2 53 0 5 1 0 349
2020 227 42 6 46 0 1 1 0 323
2021 213 43 7 46 0 1 1 0 311
2022 216 50 7 52 0 1 3 0 329
2023 213 50 7 56 0 1 7 0 334
2024 242 49 6 38 0 2 10 0 347

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 Aura Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 16.0 22.9 n/a
1989 400 22.0 18.1 n/a
1990 404 23.0 17.5 15.6
1991 377 23.0 16.3 17.8
1992 370 23.0 16.0 21.9
1993 382 23.0 16.6 18.6
1994 398 24.0 16.6 25.6
1995 409 25.2 16.2 30.8
1996 409 25.2 16.2 30.8
1998 409 26.6 15.4 26.4
1999 393 26.8 14.7 23.2
2000 380 28.9 13.1 32.4
2001 379 29.1 13.0 34.8
2002 379 31.8 11.9 36.4
2003 379 31.8 11.9 36.4
2004 381 30.8 12.4 32.8
2005 383 29.7 12.9 n/a
2006 365 31.3 11.7 32.9
2007 371 30.0 12.4 28
2008 373 30.0 12.4 27.6
2009 376 33.6 9.2 27.1
2010 388 29.0 13.3 34.5
2011 387 28.6 13.5 37.5
2012 394 31.6 12.4 36.8
2013 371 33.6 11.0 42.6
2014 359 33.0 10.8 38.4
2015 351 35.0 10.0 38.2
2016 334 34.0 9.8 37.4
2017 337 32.2 10.4 30.3
2018 377 33.0 11.4 30.8
2019 349 31.7 11.0 30.1
2020 323 31.7 10.1 29.7
2021 311 32.6 9.5 17.7
2022 329 31.6 10.4 24.9
2023 334 32.6 10.2 30.2
2024 347 32.0 10.8 26.8

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 Aura Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 16.0 22.9 n/a
1989 400 22.0 18.1 n/a
1990 404 23.0 17.5 15.6
1991 377 23.0 16.3 17.8
1992 370 23.0 16.0 21.9
1993 382 23.0 16.6 18.6
1994 398 24.0 16.6 25.6
1995 409 25.2 16.2 30.8
1996 409 25.2 16.2 30.8
1998 409 26.6 15.4 26.4
1999 393 26.8 14.7 23.2
2000 380 28.9 13.1 32.4
2001 379 29.1 13.0 34.8
2002 379 31.8 11.9 36.4
2003 379 31.8 11.9 36.4
2004 381 30.8 12.4 32.8
2005 383 29.7 12.9 n/a
2006 365 31.3 11.7 32.9
2007 371 30.0 12.4 28
2008 373 30.0 12.4 27.6
2009 376 33.6 9.2 27.1
2010 388 29.0 13.3 34.5
2011 387 28.6 13.5 37.5
2012 394 31.6 12.4 36.8
2013 371 33.6 11.0 42.6
2014 359 33.0 10.8 38.4
2015 351 35.0 10.0 38.2
2016 334 34.0 9.8 37.4
2017 337 32.2 10.4 30.3
2018 377 33.0 11.4 30.8
2019 349 31.7 11.0 30.1
2020 323 31.7 10.1 29.7
2021 311 32.6 9.5 17.7
2022 329 31.6 10.4 24.9
2023 334 32.6 10.2 30.2
2024 347 32.0 10.8 26.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aura Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $664 (5.1%) $12,390 (94.9%) $13,054

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aura Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 849th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 713th of 1342 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aura Elementary School)2534.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elk Township School District)2534.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aura Elementary School)55.640.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Township School District)55.640.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aura Elementary School)45.439.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Township School District)45.439.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aura Elementary School)55.653.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Township School District)55.653.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aura Elementary School)4046.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Township School District)4046.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aura Elementary School)37.524.1
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Township School District)37.524.1
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aura Elementary School)61.772.1
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Township School District)61.772.1
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aura Elementary School)36.733.4
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Elk Township School District)36.733.4
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349334
 4.3%
African American5850
 13.8%
American Indian00
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic5356
 5.7%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White230213
 7.4%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%30.2%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aura Elementary School

Students at Aura Elementary School are 70% White, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Aura Elementary School.

Aura Elementary School ranks 613th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Aura Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Delsea Regional Middle School
High : Delsea Regional High School


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