Aurora Heights Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

Aurora Heights Elementary School

310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208

Top 20%

Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 260 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
: Top 20% in IA
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Aurora Heights Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Aurora Heights Elementary School
Kind	46
1	60
2	57
3	48
4	49

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Total Students

260 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School
2023	268
2022	257
2021	236
2020	271
2019	271
2018	257
2017	257

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School
2023	21
2022	21
2021	21
2020	20
2019	20
2018	21
2017	21

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School Rankings

Aurora Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Aurora Heights Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#217 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School
2023	#217
2022	#256
2021	#416
2019	#37
2018	#501
2017	#121

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80-84%

68%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	82%	68%	63%
2022	77%	64%	59%
2021	77%	64%	59%
2019	87%	69%	72%
2018	82%	76%	76%
2017	87%	77%	78%

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75-79%

70%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2017-2022)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2022	77%	70%	62%
2021	67%	68%	62%
2019	87%	68%	71%
2018	77%	74%	76%
2017	87%	75%	77%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	13:1	14:1	14:1
2022	12:1	14:1	14:1
2021	11:1	14:1	14:1
2020	14:1	14:1	14:1
2019	14:1	14:1	14:1
2018	12:1	14:1	14:1
2017	12:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	6%	13%	8%
2022	6%	12%	8%
2021	5%	12%	8%
2020	5%	11%	6%
2019	5%	11%	6%
2018	2%	11%	4%
2017	2%	11%	4%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	2%	7%	5%
2022	1%	7%	5%
2021	3%	7%	6%
2020	3%	6%	5%
2019	3%	6%	5%
2018	1%	6%	4%
2017	1%	6%	4%

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White

87%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	88%	72%	73%
2022	87%	73%	74%
2021	89%	74%	75%
2020	89%	75%	77%
2019	89%	75%	77%
2018	92%	77%	58%
2017	92%	77%	58%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	4%	5%	7%
2022	5%	5%	6%
2021	3%	4%	6%
2020	3%	4%	6%
2019	3%	4%	6%
2018	5%	4%	5%
2017	5%	4%	5%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.24

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	0.22	0.46	0.36
2022	0.24	0.45	0.35
2021	0.21	0.43	0.34
2020	0.21	0.42	0.31
2019	0.21	0.42	0.31
2018	0.15	0.39	0.32
2017	0.15	0.39	0.32

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

51%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	50%	36%	49%
2022	37%	35%	42%
2021	38%	35%	41%
2020	51%	36%	49%
2019	51%	36%	49%
2018	48%	34%	43%
2017	48%	34%	43%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Aurora Heights Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	7%	6%	6%
2022	4%	5%	5%
2021	8%	6%	6%
2020	11%	7%	9%
2019	11%	7%	9%
2018	4%	7%	8%
2017	4%	7%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Newton Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aurora Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Aurora Heights Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Aurora Heights Elementary School often compared to?

Aurora Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baxter Elementary School, Colfax-mingo Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Aurora Heights Elementary School?

260 students attend Aurora Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Aurora Heights Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Heights Elementary School?

Aurora Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Aurora Heights Elementary School offer ?

Aurora Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Aurora Heights Elementary School part of?

Aurora Heights Elementary School is part of Newton Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 260 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
: Top 20%
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education