JOHN GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John Gates Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 552 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, John Gates Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John Gates Elementary School, located at 800 7th Ave in Aurora, Illinois, serves the local community as part of the West Aurora School District 129. The school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in their early academic years, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it strives to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse demographic profile of the Aurora area, fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and staff.
The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating modern teaching strategies with dedicated student support services. Beyond the standard curriculum, John Gates Elementary often emphasizes the importance of character building and collaborative learning, aiming to nurture both the intellectual and personal growth of its pupils. By maintaining active partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood, the school works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive throughout their elementary education.
For more information, contact John Gates Elem School at (630) 299-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Aurora, IL 60505-5372
(630) 299-5600
JOHN GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Aurora, IL with about 552 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Aurora East USD 131
- Total Students:
- 552
- Teachers:
- 34.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 552 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- White
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.