West Aurora Learning Center/ela serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Aurora Learning Center/ela's student population of 328 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Aurora Learning Center/ela is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
66%
28%
Black
10%
16%
White
14%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Aurora Learning Center/ela often compared to?
West Aurora Learning Center/elais often viewed alongside schools like Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center, Hill Elementary School, John Gates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Aurora Learning Center/ela?
328 students attend West Aurora Learning Center/ela.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of West Aurora Learning Center/ela students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Aurora Learning Center/ela?
West Aurora Learning Center/ela has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Aurora Learning Center/ela offer ?
West Aurora Learning Center/ela offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is West Aurora Learning Center/ela part of?
West Aurora Learning Center/ela is part of Aurora West USD 129 School District.
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