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Olney C Allen Elem School

Elementary School · Aurora East USD 131 · Aurora, IL

An Aurora East USD 131 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 S Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 11% proficient (2022)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$16,690
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Olney C Allen Elem School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

73.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Olney C Allen Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$70,306

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$1,230/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

57.8%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
W S Beaupre Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.9 mi224Compare →
John Gates Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.0 mi430Compare →
Edna Rollins Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.2 mi516Compare →
Montessori Childrens GardenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Aurora East USD 131

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#13 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

Olney C Allen Elem School is listed in Aurora East USD 131; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Olney C Allen Elem School

Olney C Allen Elem School is a public elementary school in Aurora, IL, part of Aurora East USD 131, serving approximately 739 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,884 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olney C Allen Elem School

What grades does Olney C Allen Elem School serve?

Olney C Allen Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Olney C Allen Elem School?

Olney C Allen Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olney C Allen Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olney C Allen Elem School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olney C Allen Elem School rank in IL?

Olney C Allen Elem School ranks #2,884 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Olney C Allen Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olney C Allen Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Olney C Allen Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olney C Allen Elem School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Olney C Allen Elem School a charter school?

No, Olney C Allen Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Olney C Allen Elem School a Title I school?

No, Olney C Allen Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olney C Allen Elem School?

73.7% of students at Olney C Allen 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
739
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 60505)
58,176
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
31.6
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 60505; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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