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 2026-27 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
12,187 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
778 Teachers
137,830 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.
Overall District Rank
#824 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
87%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,040 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,470 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$305 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$262 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,040
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,470
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Aurora East USD 131 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1934 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Sheffer Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
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
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Gr: K-2 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 $21,470 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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