Enrollment
507
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
G N Dieterich Elem School
Federal NCES profile for G N Dieterich Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170468000147
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G N Dieterich Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 507
- students enrolled
G N Dieterich Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G N Dieterich Elem School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G N Dieterich Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at G N Dieterich Elem School
Scale and staffing sit near the state mainstream
G N Dieterich Elem School is neither an extreme outlier in enrollment nor in student-teacher ratio among Illinois schools. Its profile therefore turns on the other dimensions rather than on scale alone: economic need, counselor coverage, program access, attendance, and district finance. This middle placement is useful because it prevents the campus from being mislabeled as unusually large, small, crowded, or teacher-dense when the federal comparison does not support that claim.
Attendance is a relative strength
5.3% of G N Dieterich Elem School students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 civil-rights collection. On its face, that is a comparatively low historical rate, though this page does not treat it as a current national benchmark or guarantee current-year performance. Here, attendance is a more distinctive signal than the presence or absence of any single specialist role.
G N Dieterich Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 507 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Aurora's public schools, it stands alongside Olney C Allen Elem School (712 students): G N Dieterich Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16.6:1).
Aurora East Usd 131 also operates East High School (4,020 students) and Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students) alongside G N Dieterich Elem 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 G N Dieterich Elem School compares
G N Dieterich Elem 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,003
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
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 3.2%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, G N Dieterich Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora East Usd 131, which includes G N Dieterich Elem School.
$15,003
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 19.7%
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 G N Dieterich Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Cowherd Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| C F Simmons Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| K D Waldo Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olney C Allen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G N Dieterich Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,020
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Aurora
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Olney C Allen Elem School
Standard public school
712 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
C M Bardwell Elem School
Standard public school
679 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Children Preschool
Standard public school
643 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Nicholas a Hermes Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Freeman Elem School
Standard public school
529 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Greenman Elem School
Standard public school
528 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~507 students)
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Frequently asked questions about G N Dieterich Elem School
How many students attend G N Dieterich Elem School?
G N Dieterich Elem School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G N Dieterich Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at G N Dieterich Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G N Dieterich Elem School?
The largest demographic group at G N Dieterich Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G N Dieterich Elem School?
G N Dieterich Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 G N Dieterich Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, G N Dieterich Elem School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora East Usd 131?
Besides G N Dieterich Elem School, Aurora East Usd 131 also operates East High School (4,020 students), Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students), and C F Simmons Middle School (792 students). See the Aurora East Usd 131 district page for the complete list.
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