Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy's student population of 273 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
65%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy often compared to?
West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like John Gates Elementary School, Hill Elementary School, Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy?
273 students attend West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy?
West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy offer ?
West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy part of?
West Aurora Learning Center/early Learning Academy is part of Aurora West USD 129 School District.
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