How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Aurora East USD 131 | Aurora West USD 129 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, Illinois | Aurora, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 12,619 | 11,211 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 17 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Aurora East USD 131 | Aurora West USD 129 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,690 | $16,379 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.7% | 10.8% |
| State Revenue | 60.2% | 37.9% |
| Local Revenue | 20.0% | 51.3% |
Aurora East USD 131
Federal State Local
Aurora West USD 129
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Aurora East USD 131 | Aurora West USD 129 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 19.3% |
| African American | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86.8% | 64.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Aurora East USD 131 | Aurora West USD 129 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 28 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 297.8:1 | 333:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 27.4% |
School Types
Aurora East USD 131
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 18
Aurora West USD 129
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.