- Enrollment
- 4,020
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
John Gates Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John Gates Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170468000148
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Gates Elem School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 427
- students enrolled
John Gates Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Gates Elem School ranks #3 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
John Gates Elem School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 170468000148 · Aurora, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (4,020 students)
John Gates Elem School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John Gates Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
4,020 students
- Henry W Cowher 807
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
807 students
- C F Simmons Mi 792
C F Simmons Middle School
792 students
- K D Waldo Midd 729
K D Waldo Middle School
729 students
- Olney C Allen 712
Olney C Allen Elem School
712 students
- This school 427
John Gates Elem School
427 students
What this shows John Gates Elem School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Gates Elem School compares
John Gates Elem 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,690
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
African American 1.9%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, John Gates Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora East Usd 131 reports $16,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Gates 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 | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Gates Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Gates Elem School
How many students attend John Gates Elem School?
John Gates Elem School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Gates Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Gates Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Gates Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John Gates Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Gates Elem School?
John Gates Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 John Gates Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, John Gates Elem School ranks #3 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 John Gates 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.