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Aurora East USD 131 School District (2026) - Aurora, IL

Aurora East USD 131 School District

310 Seminary Ave
Aurora, IL 60505-4768
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Aurora East USD 131 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,187 students in Aurora East USD 131 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Aurora East USD 131 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
20 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
12,187 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
778 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Aurora East USD 131 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 64% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#824 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
7%
27%
11%
30%
28%
50%
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
87%
29%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
2%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,116 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,125 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$258 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,116
$22,455
Spending / Student
$21,125
$21,692

Best Aurora East USD 131 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
C I Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1934 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
C F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Sheffer Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
L D Brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
John Gates Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
K D Waldo Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
56 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Edna Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Gr: K-2 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1480 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
278 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Aurora East USD 131 School District?
Aurora East USD 131 School District manages 20 public schools serving 12,187 students.
What is the rank of Aurora East USD 131 School District?
Aurora East USD 131 School District is ranked #827 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora East USD 131 School District?
87% of Aurora East USD 131 School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aurora East USD 131 School District?
Aurora East USD 131 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Aurora East USD 131 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,125 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,187 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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