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John Gates Elementary School vs. West Aurora Learning Center/ela

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School Overview

School
John Gates Elementary School
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
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Bottom 50%
West Aurora Learning Center/ela
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
Overview
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Gates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
West Aurora Learning Center/ela serves 563 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK
Total Students
430 students
563 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Gates Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Aurora Learning Center/ela over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Gates Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Aurora Learning Center/ela.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Gates Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Aurora Learning Center/ela over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
28:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Gates Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Aurora Learning Center/ela with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3323 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Gates Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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≤5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Gates Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Gates Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Gates Elementary School by grade.
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Pre-K Students
49
563
Kindergarten Students
47
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Grade 1 Students
52
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Grade 2 Students
72
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Grade 3 Students
73
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Grade 4 Students
58
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Grade 5 Students
79
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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6%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Aurora Learning Center/ela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
95%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Gates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Aurora Learning Center/ela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Gates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Aurora Learning Center/ela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Gates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Aurora Learning Center/ela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Gates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Aurora Learning Center/ela, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Gates Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Aurora Learning Center/ela, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Gates Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Aurora Learning Center/ela, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
(12-13 School Year Data)
42%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Gates Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora East Unified School District 131 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Aurora Learning Center/ela, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora West Unified School District 129 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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