District 131 Facts

East Aurora School District 131 is the 13th largest school district in Illinois, encompassing 13 square miles within the east side of Aurora.

Our Mission

Our mission is to develop the full potential of each student’s intellectual, ethical, physical, creative, cultural, social and technological capabilities, consistent with the premise of “Inspiring Learners.” This will be accomplished by providing equitable quality instruction and developing positive relationships with young people. We are dedicated to maximizing the professional skills and human potential of every staff member, because we recognize that an exemplary staff, working as partners with parents, is the key to developing well-educated, responsible citizens. East Aurora School District will develop an educational climate and structure that enables all students to explore aspirations, talents and interests in order to set meaningful goals and confidently pursue their dreams. We will design academic opportunities that foster the intrinsic value of learning and achievement.

Our Schools

Total Number of Schools: 23
Preschool Centers: 2
STEAM Academy: 1
Elementary Schools: 12
Middle Schools: 3
Magnet Academy: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative High School: 1
Partnership Schools: 2

Our Budget

Operating budget: $170 Million
Per-pupil expenditure: $11,675
State average: $12,521

Our Students

Total enrollment: 14,659

Student Ethnic Distribution

Hispanic: 86.6%
Black: 7.7%
White: 3.2%
Multi-racial: 1.4%
Asian: .6%
Native American: .4%
Pacific Islander: .1%

ACT Achievement

Average ACT score: 17
State average: 20.5

Our Employees

Total number of employees: 1,586
Certified staff: 964
Teachers with advanced degrees: 550

Food Service

Reimbursable Meals served annually: 2,581,700 meals

Building Operations

Total square feet of building space: 1.4 million square feet