- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Fearn Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 170471004402 · North Aurora, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Aurora High School (3,641 students)
Fearn Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Fearn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Aurora Hi
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- Washington Mid 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- Jefferson Midd 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- This school 492
Fearn Elementary School
492 students
What this shows Fearn Elementary School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fearn Elementary School compares
Fearn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.