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Aurora East USD 131

Illinois · Public School District
20
Schools
12,619
Students
$19,110
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
69.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Aurora East USD 131 is a public school district in Illinois serving 12,619 students across 20 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $19,110 is above average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East High School09–124,197
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Child Service Center PreschoolPK–PK0
Early Childhood Dev CntrPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,110+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
20%
State
60.2%
Local (property tax)
20.0%
Federal
19.8%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
12,619
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,110 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aurora East USD 131?
Aurora East USD 131 has 20 public schools, serving a total of 12,619 students.
How much does Aurora East USD 131 spend per student?
Aurora East USD 131 spends $19,110 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Aurora East USD 131?
70% of students in Aurora East USD 131 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Aurora East USD 131?
No, Aurora East USD 131 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Aurora East USD 131 serve?
Aurora East USD 131 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Aurora East USD 131?
The median opportunity score across schools in Aurora East USD 131 is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.