Enrollment
712
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
Olney C Allen Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Olney C Allen Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170468000154
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olney C Allen Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #12 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 712
- students enrolled
Olney C Allen Elem School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olney C Allen Elem School ranks #12 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olney C Allen Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olney C Allen Elem School
Olney C Allen Elem School is a large combined-grade school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 712 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 25% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 712 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 C M Bardwell Elem School (679 students): Olney C Allen Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 18.2:1).
Aurora East Usd 131 also operates East High School (4,020 students) and Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students) alongside Olney C Allen 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 Olney C Allen Elem School compares
Olney C Allen 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$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
26
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 712 Top 14% in Illinois - larger than 86% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170468000154
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
African American 22.3%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Olney C Allen Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.8%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora East Usd 131, which includes Olney C Allen 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 Olney C Allen 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| C F Simmons Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| K D Waldo Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| C M Bardwell Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olney C Allen 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
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Aurora
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Mccleery Elem School
Standard public school
513 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Olney C Allen Elem School
How many students attend Olney C Allen Elem School?
Olney C Allen Elem School has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olney C Allen Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olney C Allen Elem School is 17.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olney C Allen Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Olney C Allen Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olney C Allen Elem School?
Olney C Allen Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Olney C Allen Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Olney C Allen Elem School ranks #12 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 Olney C Allen Elem School a good school?
Olney C Allen Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. 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 East Usd 131?
Besides Olney C Allen 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.