West Aurora Learning Center/ELA
Aurora, IL · Elementary School · Grades -1--1
Performance Overview
About This School
West Aurora Learning Center/ELA is a elementary school located in Aurora, Illinois. The school serves 328 students in grades -1--1.
With a DataScore of 48/100 (D), West Aurora Learning Center/ELA performs below the state average for Illinois. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Aurora Learning Center/ELA has a DataScore of 48/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
West Aurora Learning Center/ELA has 328 students enrolled in grades -1--1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
Yes, West Aurora Learning Center/ELA is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +23, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
West Aurora Learning Center/ELA is part of the Aurora West USD 129 in Aurora, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.