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Olney C Allen Elem School

700 S Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505Aurora East USD 131 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
751
Students
Total enrolled
$19,110
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 751 students in grades PK–05 in Aurora, Illinois.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,110 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Olney C Allen Elem School is a large elementary in Aurora, Illinois, serving grades PK–05 with 751 students. The district invests $19,110 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Olney C Allen Elem School

751
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution394 male · 357 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 542 students
Student Composition
64%
24%
Asian3%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino64%
Black24%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 170468000154

Academic Outcomes at Olney C Allen Elem School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 17th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60505

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,110Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,110
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,408
Student Support$3,631
Administration$2,293
Operations$2,866
Other$1,911
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,110 spent per student, an estimated $8,466 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
20%
State government
60.2%
Local (property tax)
20.0%
Federal programs
19.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,110/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
C M Bardwell Elem SchoolNicholas A Hermes Elem SchoolG N Dieterich Elem SchoolEdna Rollins Elem School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Henry W Cowherd Middle SchoolK D Waldo Middle SchoolC F Simmons Middle SchoolFred Rodgers Magnet Acad
↓
High School
East High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyKane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAurora East USD 131 →
Phone: (630)299-5200
NCES ID: 170468000154
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Aurora seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Aurora East USD 131
High
East High School
4,197 students · 09–12
● 37 opp65% FRL
Mid
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
883 students · 06–08
● 37 opp72% FRL
Mid
K D Waldo Middle School
846 students · 06–08
● 37 opp73% FRL
Mid
C F Simmons Middle School
795 students · 06–08
● 37 opp72% FRL
Elem
C M Bardwell Elem School
710 students · PK–05
● 37 opp75% FRL
Elem
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
616 students · PK–05
● 37 opp69% FRL
Elem
G N Dieterich Elem School
485 students · PK–05
● 37 opp74% FRL
Elem
Edna Rollins Elem School
467 students · PK–05
● 37 opp78% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
700 S Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.