At a glance
Reported students
513
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
McCleery Elem School: 513 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about McCleery Elem School
McCleery Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Aurora. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Aurora West USD 129. NCES reports 513 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 (74.5%) and Black (9.6%). English learners represent 43.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking McCleery Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 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
- 43.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.94
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White6%
- Hispanic74.5%
- Black9.6%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
Not reported as 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 West USD 129
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hall Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Hill Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Greenman Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
528 reported students
Freeman Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Fearn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
492 reported students
Smith Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Public schools near McCleery Elem School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenman Elem School Elementary · Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 528 | 0.6 mi |
| Freeman Elem School Elementary · Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 529 | 0.9 mi |
| Hill Elem School Elementary · Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 511 | 1 mi |
| Smith Elem School Elementary · Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 425 | 1.1 mi |
| Hall Elem School Elementary · Aurora West USD 129 | PK–05 | 512 | 1.1 mi |
| Benavides Steam Academy Elementary · Aurora East USD 131 | KG–02 | 326 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McCleery Elem School
What grades does McCleery Elem School serve?
McCleery Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Aurora West USD 129.
How many students attend McCleery Elem School?
McCleery Elem School reported 513 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 516 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McCleery Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 513 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McCleery Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
McCleery Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Aurora West USD 129 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McCleery Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.8% 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 McCleery Elem School in?
McCleery Elem School is part of Aurora West USD 129, based in Aurora, IL, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McCleery Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenman Elem School (0.6 mi), Freeman Elem School (0.9 mi), Hill Elem School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.