Below Average
#3117 of 3,813 schools in IL
West Aurora Learning Center/ela
School · Aurora West USD 129 · Aurora, IL
An Aurora West USD 129 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1870 W Galena Blvd Early Learning Academy, Aurora, IL 60506
- 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 43 schools in Aurora.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Aurora Learning Center/ela sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$76,105
Median home value
$246,700
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–10 | 0.1 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Freeman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aurora West USD 129
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Aurora Learning Center/ela is listed in Aurora West USD 129; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Aurora Learning Center/ela
West Aurora Learning Center/ela is a public school in Aurora, IL, part of Aurora West USD 129, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,117 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Aurora Learning Center/ela
What grades does West Aurora Learning Center/ela serve?
West Aurora Learning Center/ela serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend West Aurora Learning Center/ela?
West Aurora Learning Center/ela has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Aurora Learning Center/ela?
The student-teacher ratio at West Aurora Learning Center/ela is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Aurora Learning Center/ela rank in IL?
West Aurora Learning Center/ela ranks #3,117 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is West Aurora Learning Center/ela's MySchoolScout rating?
West Aurora Learning Center/ela has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is West Aurora Learning Center/ela a charter school?
No, West Aurora Learning Center/ela is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Aurora Learning Center/ela a Title I school?
No, West Aurora Learning Center/ela is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Aurora Learning Center/ela?
36.2% of students at West Aurora Learning Center/ela 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Phone
- (630) 301-5016
- Area population (ZIP 60506)
- 49,886
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 36
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60506; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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