Fearn Elementary School

1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fearn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fearn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fearn Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Fearn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fearn Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1715 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
23%
27%
25%
30%
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
31%
28%
Black
10%
17%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fearn Elementary School's ranking?
Fearn Elementary School is ranked #1715 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fearn Elementary School often compared to?
Fearn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Elementary School, Freeman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fearn Elementary School?
465 students attend Fearn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fearn Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fearn Elementary School?
Fearn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fearn Elementary School offer ?
Fearn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fearn Elementary School part of?
Fearn Elementary School is part of Aurora West Unified School District 129.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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