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Aurora Elementary School

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Aurora Elementary School ranks 126 th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Aurora Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Fargo, North Dakota, serving 491 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the West Fargo 6 school district, which is ranked 89 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aurora Elementary School has shown a fluctuating academic performance, ranking between 34th and 126th out of over 200 North Dakota elementary schools in recent years. While the school performs relatively well in science, with 49% of students proficient or better, it struggles in math (44% proficient) and reading (39% proficient). The school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with female and white students performing better than African American and low-socioeconomic status students. Notably, Deer Creek Elementary School, a nearby school in the same district, significantly outperforms Aurora Elementary in academic areas.

Another concern at Aurora Elementary is the sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5% to 20% in recent years. This high rate of chronic absenteeism may negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. The school's spending per student has remained relatively consistent, ranging from $11,402 to $11,905 over the past four school years. Overall, Aurora Elementary School faces challenges in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups and addressing high chronic absenteeism, while also performing on par or slightly better than some nearby schools in the district.

377

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,784

Per pupil spending ?

25.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3420 9th St W
West Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 356-2130

District: West Fargo 6

Students who attend Aurora Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Heritage Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

African American:

17.5%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 43 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg40%

North Dakota avg40%

126^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 42 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 14Elementary Schools in the West Fargo 6

89^th of 134West Fargo 6 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	126 of 216	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.2	97 of 217	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	66 of 215	69.3%	★★★★☆
2022	58.8	78 of 217	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.1	68 of 207	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2020	73.6	34 of 203	83.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	34 of 203	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	63.7	61 of 202	69.8%	★★★★☆
2017	70.3	38 of 199	80.9%	★★★★☆
2016	73.2	30 of 194	84.5%	★★★★☆
2015	73.1	29 of 181	84.0%	★★★★☆
2014	63.5	79 of 217	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.3	132 of 217	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.3	108 of 195	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2024	24.1	12 of 13	7.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	46.0	80 of 143	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.2	40 of 138	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.0	26 of 137	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	65.1	37 of 141	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	27 of 132	79.5%	★★★★☆
2020	73.0	26 of 132	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.3	26 of 132	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	64.3	42 of 130	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	78.2	18 of 128	85.9%	★★★★☆
2016	78.5	12 of 123	90.2%	★★★★★
2015	77.8	14 of 109	87.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	45 of 101	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	21.7	87 of 93	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	34.0	65 of 88	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	63.8	12 of 64	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	62.0	16 of 64	75.0%	★★★★☆
2020	88.7	1 of 88	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	1 of 88	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	76.9	9 of 87	89.7%	★★★★★
2017	75.2	6 of 81	92.6%	★★★★★
2016	72.0	12 of 74	83.8%	★★★★☆
2015	38.5	45 of 65	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	70 of 143	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	59 of 138	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	72 of 137	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.1	57 of 141	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.8	65 of 132	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2020	70.3	24 of 132	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	70.3	24 of 132	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	62.7	43 of 130	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.3	34 of 128	73.4%	★★★★☆
2016	71.2	27 of 123	78.0%	★★★★☆
2015	68.6	26 of 109	76.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	34 of 83	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	29 of 79	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.9	18 of 71	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	63.0	19 of 75	74.7%	★★★★☆
2020	78.9	10 of 66	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	78.9	10 of 66	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	66.4	15 of 54	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	65.9	14 of 53	73.6%	★★★★☆
2016	67.2	16 of 51	68.6%	★★★★☆
2015	63.6	17 of 40	57.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)59th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)55th percentile+14 vs school

Male (2025)51st percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)44th percentile~ school

African American (2024)8th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science49%+11 vs state

Math44%+3 vs state

Reading39%~ state avg

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Schools Near Aurora Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)				A-Plus Reading (2025)				A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aurora Elementary School	Public	K-5	3420 9th St W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2130	377	32	11.7	25.2%	271 (71.9%)	66 (17.5%)	15 (4.0%)	5 (1.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	43.8	126^th of 216 public elementary schools	41.7%		52.2	97^th of 217 public elementary schools	55.3%	29	29.0	54.0	39.0	44.0	39.0	34.0	39.0	39.0	49.0	49.0	$14,784	$844	$13,940
Brooks Harbor Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 22nd Ave W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-8310	537	37	14.7	20.7%	377 (70.2%)	76 (14.2%)	33 (6.1%)	15 (2.8%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	66.3	52^nd of 216 public elementary schools	75.9%		51.2	98^th of 217 public elementary schools	54.8%	46	59.0	49.0	54.0	54.0	49.0	39.0	49.0	43.0	54.0	54.0	$12,769	$844	$11,925
Freedom Elementary School	Public	K-5	401 26th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-5221	473	37	12.7	28.5%	274 (57.9%)	112 (23.7%)	23 (4.9%)	38 (8.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	40.7	136^th of 216 public elementary schools	37.0%		49.3	106^th of 217 public elementary schools	51.2%	30	39.0	44.0	34.0	40.0	39.0	39.0	29.0	35.0	49.0	49.0	$14,279	$2,087	$12,192
Legacy Elementary School	Public	K-5	5150 9th St W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-3740	456	35	13.2	11.4%	374 (82.0%)	32 (7.0%)	14 (3.1%)	9 (2.0%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	54.9	84^th of 216 public elementary schools	61.1%		63.9	60^th of 217 public elementary schools	72.4%	24	34.0	49.0	64.0	48.0	29.0	44.0	44.0	40.0	54.0	54.0	$12,102	$844	$11,257
Osgood Elementary School	Public	K-5	5550 44th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-2190	554	44	12.5	41.2%	301 (54.3%)	155 (28.0%)	37 (6.7%)	9 (1.6%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.1%)	19.3	197^th of 216 public elementary schools	8.8%		21.7	199^th of 217 public elementary schools	8.3%	2	19.0	29.0	34.0	28.0	19.0	34.0	29.0	26.0	34.0	34.0	$13,698	$2,026	$11,672
Independence Elementary School	Public	K-5	3700 54th St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-5890	553	42	13.1	30.4%	293 (53.0%)	123 (22.2%)	41 (7.4%)	55 (9.9%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	26.5	178^th of 216 public elementary schools	17.6%		52.8	93^rd of 217 public elementary schools	57.1%	85	29.0	44.0	24.0	33.0	15.5	34.0	29.0	25.0	44.0	44.0	$11,657	$844	$10,813
Meadowlark Elementary School	Public	K-5	5801 51st Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(701) 356-6830	379	31	12.2	10.0%	322 (85.0%)	21 (5.5%)	11 (2.9%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)								(n/a)	69.0	49.0	79.0	65.0	59.0	39.0	59.0	53.0	49.0	49.0	$12,240	$844	$11,396
Deer Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	6400 54th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-8390	384	37	10.3	12.0%	301 (78.4%)	37 (9.6%)	9 (2.3%)	12 (3.1%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	82.7	17^th of 216 public elementary schools	92.1%		72.8	40^th of 217 public elementary schools	81.6%	23	64.0	64.0	59.0	64.0	49.0	69.0	49.0	54.0	69.0	69.0	$14,459	$844	$13,615
Westside Elementary School	Public	K-5	945 7th Ave W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2110	397	30	13.3	22.4%	332 (83.6%)	26 (6.5%)	13 (3.3%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	51.7	97^th of 216 public elementary schools	55.1%		62.3	63^rd of 217 public elementary schools	71.0%	34	39.0	49.0	59.0	44.0	29.0	49.0	44.0	38.0	39.0	39.0	$13,919	$844	$13,075
Eastwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 10th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-2030	387	38	10.3	62.5%	141 (36.4%)	152 (39.3%)	29 (7.5%)	37 (9.6%)	15 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)	28.5	173^rd of 216 public elementary schools	19.9%		20.8	201^st of 217 public elementary schools	7.4%	28	29.0	29.0	29.0	24.0	29.0	39.0	39.0	39.0	39.0	39.0	$15,472	$2,449	$13,023

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Aurora Elementary School?

Students at Aurora Elementary School are 72% White, 18% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Aurora Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Heritage Middle School

How many students attend Aurora Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 377 students attended Aurora Elementary School.

Is Aurora Elementary School a good school?

Aurora Elementary School ranks 126^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Aurora Elementary School in?

West Fargo 6

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.