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W S Beaupre 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.

954 E Benton St, Aurora, IL 60505

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$16,690
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at W S Beaupre Elem School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (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

74.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where W S Beaupre 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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
Edna Rollins Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.4 mi516Compare →
John Gates Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.8 mi430Compare →
L D Brady Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.8 mi281Compare →
Olney C Allen Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.9 mi739Compare →

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
#7 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

W S Beaupre Elem School is listed in Aurora East USD 131; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About W S Beaupre Elem School

W S Beaupre Elem School is a public elementary school in Aurora, IL, part of Aurora East USD 131, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,384 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about W S Beaupre Elem School

What grades does W S Beaupre Elem School serve?

W S Beaupre Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend W S Beaupre Elem School?

W S Beaupre Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W S Beaupre Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at W S Beaupre Elem School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does W S Beaupre Elem School rank in IL?

W S Beaupre Elem School ranks #2,384 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is W S Beaupre Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

W S Beaupre Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 W S Beaupre Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, W S Beaupre Elem School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is W S Beaupre Elem School a charter school?

No, W S Beaupre Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is W S Beaupre Elem School a Title I school?

No, W S Beaupre Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W S Beaupre Elem School?

74.6% of students at W S Beaupre 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
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
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

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