- Enrollment
- 4,020
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
Mabel O Donnell Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mabel O Donnell Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170468000151
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mabel O Donnell Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 360
- students enrolled
Mabel O Donnell Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel O Donnell Elem School ranks #6 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mabel O Donnell Elem School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 170468000151 · Aurora, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (4,020 students)
Mabel O Donnell Elem School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mabel O Donnell 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 360
Mabel O Donnell Elem School
360 students
What this shows Mabel O Donnell Elem School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mabel O Donnell Elem School compares
Mabel O Donnell 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%
African American 15.3%
White 5.3%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Mabel O Donnell Elem School is more 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 Mabel O Donnell 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olney C Allen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mabel O Donnell 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mabel O Donnell Elem School
How many students attend Mabel O Donnell Elem School?
Mabel O Donnell Elem School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabel O Donnell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mabel O Donnell Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mabel O Donnell Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mabel O Donnell Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mabel O Donnell Elem School?
Mabel O Donnell Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Mabel O Donnell Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel O Donnell Elem School ranks #6 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 Mabel O Donnell 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.