At a glance
Reported students
284
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393.5
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad: 284 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 271
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Aurora. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Aurora East USD 131. NCES reports 284 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.5%) and White (7%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic84.5%
- Black4.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Aurora East USD 131
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
K D Waldo Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
729 reported students
C F Simmons Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
792 reported students
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
807 reported students
Rose E Krug Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
271 reported students
C I Johnson Elem School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
269 reported students
L D Brady Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
310 reported students
Public schools near Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K D Waldo Middle School Middle · Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 729 | 0.4 mi |
| Henry W Cowherd Middle School Middle · Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 807 | 1.3 mi |
| C F Simmons Middle School Middle · Aurora East USD 131 | 06–08 | 792 | 1.7 mi |
| Jefferson Middle School Middle · Aurora West USD 129 | 06–08 | 577 | 2.2 mi |
| Francis Granger Middle School Middle · Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 06–08 | 1,011 | 3.2 mi |
| Fischer Middle School Middle · Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | 06–08 | 861 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
What grades does Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad serve?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Aurora East USD 131.
How many students attend Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad reported 284 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 271 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 284 students and 19.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad in?
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad is part of Aurora East USD 131, based in Aurora, IL, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include K D Waldo Middle School (0.4 mi), Henry W Cowherd Middle School (1.3 mi), C F Simmons Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.