At a glance
Reported students
505
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
31.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy: 505 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
31.6:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy
West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Aurora. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Aurora West USD 129. NCES reports 505 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 31.6:1, above the Illinois median of 15:1 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 (68.5%) and White (14.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy
- 1How do the reported 31.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.5%
- Hispanic68.5%
- Black6.9%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
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.
Hope D Wall TMH Child Dev Ctr
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Hill Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Hall Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
McCleery Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
Fearn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
492 reported students
Jewel Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
490 reported students
Public schools near West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope D Wall TMH Child Dev Ctr Other · Aurora West USD 129 | PK–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| Early Childhood Dev Cntr Other · Aurora East USD 131 | PK–PK | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| Child Service Center Preschool Other · Aurora East USD 131 | PK–PK | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| East View Academy School Other · CUSD 308 | KG–12 | 0 | 5.5 mi |
| Brokaw Early Learning Center Other · CUSD 308 | PK–PK | 345 | 5.8 mi |
| Geneva 304 Early Learning Center Other · Geneva CUSD 304 | PK–PK | 117 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy
What grades does West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy serve?
West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Aurora West USD 129.
How many students attend West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy?
West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy reported 505 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy?
The calculated ratio is 31.6:1, based on 505 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy 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 West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.3% 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 West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy in?
West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy 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 West Aurora Learning Center/Early Learning Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hope D Wall TMH Child Dev Ctr (2.3 mi), Early Childhood Dev Cntr (3.1 mi), Child Service Center Preschool (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.