Very Good
#1141 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 30% in state
C I Johnson Elem School
Elementary School · Aurora East USD 131 · Aurora, IL
An Aurora East USD 131 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1934 Liberty St, Aurora, IL 60502
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C I Johnson Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 23% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where C I Johnson Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,421
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,953/mo
College educated
63.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Young Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Oak Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Edna Rollins Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Reba O Steck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 670 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Aurora East USD 131
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $16,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
C I Johnson Elem School is listed in Aurora East USD 131; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C I Johnson Elem School
C I Johnson Elem School is a public elementary school in Aurora, IL, part of Aurora East USD 131, serving approximately 271 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,141 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C I Johnson Elem School
What grades does C I Johnson Elem School serve?
C I Johnson Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend C I Johnson Elem School?
C I Johnson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C I Johnson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at C I Johnson Elem School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C I Johnson Elem School rank in IL?
C I Johnson Elem School ranks #1,141 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is C I Johnson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
C I Johnson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at C I Johnson Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C I Johnson Elem School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is C I Johnson Elem School a charter school?
No, C I Johnson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C I Johnson Elem School a Title I school?
No, C I Johnson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C I Johnson Elem School?
56.8% of students at C I Johnson Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (630) 299-5400
- Area population (ZIP 60502)
- 23,242
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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