Enrollment
513
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
Mccleery Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mccleery Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170471000167
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccleery Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #20 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 513
- students enrolled
Mccleery Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccleery Elem School ranks #20 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccleery Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccleery Elem School
Mccleery Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 513 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Aurora's public schools, it stands alongside Olney C Allen Elem School (712 students): Mccleery Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.5:1).
Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students) and Washington Middle School (690 students) alongside Mccleery 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 Mccleery Elem School compares
Mccleery 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
16
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 513 Top 29% in Illinois - larger than 71% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170471000167
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
African American 9.6%
White 6.0%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Mccleery Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.1%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora West Usd 129, which includes Mccleery Elem 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 Mccleery Elem 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccleery Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 17.5:1 students per teacher
C M Bardwell Elem School
Standard public school
679 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Prairie Children Preschool
Standard public school
643 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nicholas a Hermes Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Freeman Elem School
Standard public school
529 students 18:1 students per teacher
Greenman Elem School
Standard public school
528 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Mccleery Elem School
How many students attend Mccleery Elem School?
Mccleery Elem School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccleery Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccleery 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 Mccleery Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mccleery Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccleery Elem School?
Mccleery Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Mccleery Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccleery Elem School ranks #20 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.
Is Mccleery Elem School a good school?
Mccleery Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Mccleery Elem 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.