- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela
Federal NCES profile for West Aurora Learning Center/Ela, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170471005474
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #21 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 505
- students enrolled
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Aurora Learning Center/Ela ranks #21 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471005474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+235 students YoY
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (+71.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+235 students YoY 170471005474 · Aurora, IL Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 25.3:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: West Aurora High School (3,641 students)
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (+71.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Aurora Hi
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- Washington Mid 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- Jefferson Midd 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- This school 505
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela
505 students
What this shows West Aurora Learning Center/Ela reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Aurora Learning Center/Ela compares
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 81% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,379
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, West Aurora Learning Center/Ela is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Aurora Learning Center/Ela Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Aurora Learning Center/Ela's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~505 students)
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 public school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), up 235.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Aurora Learning Center/Ela?
The student-teacher ratio at West Aurora Learning Center/Ela is 25.3:1, which is 81% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Aurora Learning Center/Ela?
West Aurora Learning Center/Ela has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Aurora Learning Center/Ela rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, West Aurora Learning Center/Ela ranks #21 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 West Usd 129?
Besides West Aurora Learning Center/Ela, 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.