Enrollment
492
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Aurora, IL
Fearn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fearn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170471004402
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fearn Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in North Aurora · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 492
- students enrolled
Fearn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fearn Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in North Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471004402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fearn Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fearn Elementary School
Fearn Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Aurora's elementary schools, it stands alongside Schneider Elem School (361 students): Fearn Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 10.6:1).
Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students) and Washington Middle School (690 students) alongside Fearn Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fearn Elementary School compares
Fearn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Fearn Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora West Usd 129, which includes Fearn Elementary School.
$15,437
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 37.9%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fearn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fearn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in North Aurora
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fearn Elementary School
How many students attend Fearn Elementary School?
Fearn Elementary School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fearn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fearn Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fearn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fearn Elementary School is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in North Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fearn Elementary School?
Fearn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fearn Elementary School rank among public schools in North Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Fearn Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in North Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Aurora on the city page.
Is Fearn Elementary School a good school?
Fearn Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides Fearn Elementary School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students), Washington Middle School (690 students), and Herget Middle School (594 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.
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