A+
Excellent
99/100

Aurora Heights Elementary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 310 E 23rd St S, Newton, IA 50208
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 87% · Math 87% proficient · 93rd percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Iowa for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

99
Repit Score
out of 100
260
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%93/100reading 96th percentile, math 90th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+18 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+18 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%87%reading +14 pts, math +11 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income87%82%reading +34 pts, math +25 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 310 E 23rd St S
City Newton
ZIP Code 50208
District 1920610
NCES School ID 192061002233
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50208

Understanding the community around Aurora Heights Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,274
Per Capita Income $31,268
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $151,400
Median Rent $830
Owner-Occupied 72.6%
Renter-Occupied 27.4%
View full data for ZIP 50208 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Aurora Heights Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Black 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 260
Teachers (FTE) 24.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Aurora Heights Elementary School?
Aurora Heights Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Aurora Heights Elementary School?
Aurora Heights Elementary School has 260 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Aurora Heights Elementary School serve?
Aurora Heights Elementary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Aurora Heights Elementary School receive per student?
Aurora Heights Elementary School receives $14,502 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Aurora Heights Elementary School in 50208 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,432
Avg Monthly Rent
$992
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
27.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026