Overview

The ERP SchoolAura Dashboard is the central control panel of your school management system. Once you log in, the dashboard gives you a real-time overview of all key school activities — from student attendance and fee collection to notices, leave applications, and website analytics.

Key dashboard capabilities include:

Viewing live attendance and student statistics.
Monitoring fee collections and pending dues.
Managing notices, reminders, and leave applications.
Tracking upcoming birthdays and school events.
Accessing website analytics and admission tools.

Dashboard Layout Overview

The dashboard is divided into multiple sections that provide quick access to important school information and ERP modules.

AreaLocation on ScreenPurpose
Top Navigation BarTop of the pageAcademic year selector, Admission Enquiry, Online Admission Form, notifications
Left Sidebar MenuLeft side panelNavigate to all modules of the ERP system
Summary CardsTop section of main areaQuick counts — Total Students, Staff, EWS, Admission Enquiries
Fee Collection ChartMiddle sectionVisual graph of fees collected over time
Notice BoardRight section (middle)Latest notices posted by the school admin
Quick StatsRight section (side)Vehicles, Subjects, Reminders, Sales of month
My CalendarLower middle sectionMonthly calendar with event management
New Applied LeaveLower right sectionLeave applications submitted by staff and students
Student BirthdaysFar right sectionUpcoming student birthdays
Site AnalyticsBottom of pageWebsite traffic data and visitor trends

Top Navigation Bar

The top navigation bar appears at the top of every dashboard page and provides quick-access tools and notifications.

Academic Year Selector

Switch between academic years to view data for a specific session.

Admission Enquiry Button

Open the enquiry form to quickly record new parent or walk-in admission enquiries.

Online Adm. Form Button

Open the online admission form that can be shared with parents for self-registration.

Copy / Share Icon

Copy or share the online admission form link with parents through different platforms.

Bell Icon (Notifications)

View unread notifications, alerts, and recent system activities.

Profile Icon

Access profile settings, account options, and logout controls.

Summary Cards

The summary cards at the top of the dashboard provide an instant overview of key school statistics for the current day.

Total Student

Displays total enrolled students with attendance counts (P, A, L, HA).

Total Staff

Shows total staff members and today's attendance status.

Total EWS

Displays students admitted under the EWS category.

Admission Enquiries

Shows the number of new admission enquiries received.
P = Present, A = Absent, L = Late, HA = Half-day Absent.

Total Fees Collection Chart

This section displays fee collection trends over time along with pending dues.

Total Fees Collection

Displays the cumulative amount of fees collected so far.

Total Due

Shows the total pending fee amount yet to be collected.

Graph Line

Visual line graph showing fee collection trends over time.

Time Filters

Switch between 1 Month, 3 Month, 6 Month, 9 Month, and 1 Year views.

Chart Controls

Use zoom, reset, print, and download options for the chart.

Tip - Click the 1 Year filter to analyse annual fee collection trends and identify peak months.

Notice Board

The Notice Board widget displays recent notices shared by the school administration.

Notice Date Tag

The published date displayed as a coloured label for each notice.

Notice Title

Displays the subject or title of the notice such as student or staff notices.

Posted By

Shows who posted the notice and how long ago it was published.

Three-dot Menu

Open additional actions like edit or delete for a specific notice.

View All Button

Opens the complete Notice Board page with all notices.

Add Notice

Create and publish new notices directly from the dashboard.

Quick Stats Panel

Notice Board, four quick-stat tiles show important school-level numbers at a glance.

Total Vehicles

Total school transport vehicles registered.

Total Subjects

Total subjects configured across all classes.

Today's Reminders

Shows active reminders scheduled for today.

Sale of Month

Monthly revenue recorded in the sales or canteen module.

My Calendar

The My Calendar section helps administrators track school events, holidays, reminders, and important dates.

Month / Year Header

Navigate between months using left and right arrows.

Today Button

Jump back to the current date instantly.

Date Highlight

Today's date appears highlighted for visibility.

Dates in Red

Sundays are highlighted in red.

Add Calendar Event

Add holidays, meetings, reminders, or school events.

How to Add a Calendar Event

1
Scroll down to the My Calendar section.
2
Click the Add Calendar Event button.
3
Enter the event name, date, and details.
4
Click Save to add the event.

New Applied Leave

This panel displays recent leave applications submitted by students and staff.

Applicant Name

Shows the student or staff member requesting leave.

Leave Dates

Displays the leave duration.

Class / Role Info

Shows the class and roll number (for students) or designation (for staff)..

Status Badge

Approved, Pending, or Declined leave status.

View All

Open the full Leave Application management page.

To approve or decline a leave application

1
Click View All to open the full leave management page.
2
Find the relevant application and click on it.
3
Select Approve or Decline from the action options.
4
The applicant's status will update automatically.

Student Birthdays

The Student Birthdays panel displays upcoming birthdays so staff can recognise students on their special day.

Student Name

Displays the full name of the student.

Date of Birth

Displays the student's date of birth.

Class & Roll Number

Shows the class and roll information.

Birthday Banner

Special birthday icon appears for today's birthdays.

Site Analytics

Site Analytics displays visitor traffic data for your school website hosted on SchoolAura.

Total Visits

Shows the total number of website visits.

Analytics Graph

Displays traffic trends visually using graphs.

Daily / Weekly / Monthly

Switch between different analytics time views.

Academic Year Filter

Filter analytics by academic year.

My Web Profile

Open the school's public SchoolAura web profile.
Tip - Use the Monthly analytics view to monitor long-term website growth trends.

Admission Enquiry & Online Admission Form

These buttons help schools manage new student admissions efficiently.

Admission Enquiry

Record admission enquiries received through calls or walk-in visits.

Online Admission Form

Share an online admission form link with parents for self-registration.

How to Share the Online Admission Form

1
Click the Online Adm. Form button.
2
Click the Copy icon to copy the form link.
3
Share the copied link via WhatsApp, SMS, or email.

Switching Academic Years

The Academic Year selector allows administrators to switch between different academic sessions.

1
Click the academic year dropdown at the top-left of the dashboard.
2
Select the academic year you want to view.
3
The dashboard data will refresh automatically for the selected year.
Warnig - Always verify the selected academic year before adding records or updating data.

Tips & Best Practices

Check the Summary Cards every morning to get a quick overview of today's attendance.
Use the Fee Collection Chart on the 3 Month view to track collection trends regularly.
Review the New Applied Leave panel daily and approve or decline pending applications promptly.
Post notices from the Notice Board widget directly from the dashboard without navigating away.
Use the Search menu in the left sidebar to quickly access any module by name.
Check Site Analytics weekly to monitor your school website's visibility.
Add school holidays and events to My Calendar so all staff are informed in advance

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Why do the P, A, L, HA values show 0 on the summary cards?
This means attendance has not been marked yet for today. Once the class teacher marks attendance, the values will update automatically.
Q.How do I add a new notice from the dashboard?
Click the Add Notice button in the Notice Board section. Fill in the notice title, details, audience (students/staff/parents), and click Save.
Q.Can I see last year's fee collection on the chart?
Yes. Use the Academic Year dropdown at the top left to switch to a previous year, and the Fee Collection Chart will update accordingly.
Q.How do I approve a leave application from the dashboard?
Click View All in the New Applied Leave section, find the application, and click Approve or Decline.
Q.What does the Sale of Month figure represent?
It shows the total revenue recorded in the school's Sale module (e.g., canteen, store) for the current calendar month.
Q.How do I add an event to the school calendar?
Scroll to the My Calendar section and click Add Calendar Event. Enter the event details and save.
Q.Can I print or download the Fee Collection chart?
Yes. Use the print or download icons in the top-right corner of the Fee Collection Chart widget.