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About Us
 

Welcome to East Aurora School District 131!  Established in 1847, we are proud to be the FIRST public school district in the state of Illinois!  Our students, parents, teachers, staff board, and community partners are working together and MAKING CHOICES FOR EXCELLENCE!

History
East Aurora School District 131has the distinction of being the First Public School District in the state of Illinois. East Aurora became a charter district on April 30, 1847 and was officially recognized by the state in 1851.

Philosophy of Education

We believe that the responsibility for education in our school system is shared by children, teachers, parents, and the community. We believe that the function of the school is to provide learning experiences which help each child to achieve his maximum intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and moral growth and development. We believe that the successful performance of this function will provide for each child the fundamentals for competent citizenship.

Students

Total Number of Students 14,000

  • Latino (83.6%)
  • African American (8.3%)
  • Caucasian (5.1%)
  • Multiracial (2.3%)
  • Asian (.6%)
  • Native American (0.1%)

Staff

Total Number of District 131 Staff 1,337

  • Teachers/Certified Staff 824
  • Educational Support Staff 254
  • Office Support Staff 110
  • Service & Maintenance Staff 89
  • School Administrators 48
  • Central Office Administrators 12

Race

  • Caucasian (74%)
  • African American (4.5%)
  • Latino (21.2)
  • Asian (0.3%)

Gender

  • Female (79%)
  • Male (21%)
  • Average Teacher Experience 11.2 years
  • Teachers with Masters Degrees 66.5%
  • Average Teacher Salary $52,203

Pupil to Teacher Ratio

  • Elementary 20:1
  • Secondary 24:1

 

Schools
 
 
 
 
     District Initiatives

Articulated Curriculum

  • Align and articulate the curriculum horizontally across content areas K-12 to establish an integrated and rigorous program of study that is aligned with state, national, and local standards.
  • Align and articulate the curriculum vertically across grade levels and departments to ensure a rigorous K-12 spiraling curriculum in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
  • Redesign a curriculum that integrates creative problem solving, innovative thinking, and personal wellness to address 21st Century workplace skills.
Culture/Climate & High Expectations
  • Build relationships through a trusting environment and strengthen communications.
  • Establish an environment that communicates high expectations and prepares students to be successful in a global economy.
  • Create a Magnet Academy to extend learning opportunities for students.
  • Maintain a safe and orderly environment for teaching and learning.
  • Develop a system where students design a self-directed learning plan.
  • Recognize successes and build upon successful research-based models
Capacity Building
  • Engage the Board of Education in policy setting and action planning by providing ongoing workshops and professional development opportunities.
  • Create opportunities for reflective thinking and self-improvement.
  • Provide professional development based on best practices and staff needs.
  • Provide opportunities for every student, staff member, and parent to develop their greatest potential
High-Impact Decision Making
  • Develop and interactive proactive practices to address the learning needs of all students through a problem-solving model.
  • Monitor the decision-making process to ensure that actions support the strategic plan’s vision, mission, and initiatives.
  • Investigate and deploy a student information system that supports data-driven decision making.
  • Align the allocation of district resources with the strategic initiatives.
Facility Development
  • Develop a system to analyze all district-owned property and maintain a comprehensive assessment of values.
  • Conduct an analysis of space utilization to provide information relative to space needs and investigate future school sites to meet district programs.
  • Link facility development with instructional program development.
  • Maximize space utilization and facility development by considering technological advancements.
  • Conduct an ongoing study of demographic trends.
  • Explore cost-effective measures for maintaining district facilities.