Enrollment
505
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170471005474
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela — Aurora, IL
Federal NCES profile for West Aurora Learning Center/Ela, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 32/100.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Aurora Learning Center/Ela compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela reports 505 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Aurora West Usd 129 spends $17,667 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.3% from local sources (property taxes), 37.9% from the state, and 10.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (32/100), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Aurora Learning Center/Ela compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 505 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 505
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170471005474
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 14.5%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora West Usd 129, which includes West Aurora Learning Center/Ela.
$17,667
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
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Frequently asked questions about West Aurora Learning Center/Ela
How many students attend West Aurora Learning Center/Ela?
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela has 505 students enrolled. It is a other school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Aurora Learning Center/Ela?
The student-teacher ratio at West Aurora Learning Center/Ela is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Aurora Learning Center/Ela?
The largest demographic group at West Aurora Learning Center/Ela is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Aurora, IL.
What is the quality grade for West Aurora Learning Center/Ela?
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (32/100) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores. Limited indicators were available, so the grade is based on partial data.
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