Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Gates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Gates Elementary School serves the southern part of Aurora, IL, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Gates Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Gates will empower individuals to recognize and optimize their greatest potential as productive global citizens.
School Rankings
John Gates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Gates Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3323 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
23%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Gates Elementary School's ranking?
John Gates Elementary School is ranked #3323 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John Gates Elementary School often compared to?
John Gates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hill Elementary School, West Aurora Learning Center/ela, W S Beaupre Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John Gates Elementary School?
427 students attend John Gates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of John Gates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Gates Elementary School?
John Gates Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Gates Elementary School offer ?
John Gates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Gates Elementary School part of?
John Gates Elementary School is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.
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