MABEL O DONNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mabel O Donnell Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 32 teachers, Mabel O Donnell Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Mabel O’Donnell Elementary School is located in Aurora, Illinois, and is part of the West Aurora School District 129. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is named in honor of Mabel O’Donnell, a prominent educator and author of the famous "Alice and Jerry" basal readers, which were widely used to teach generations of American children how to read throughout the mid-20th century.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment focused on academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, O’Donnell Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging community involvement. The school maintains a strong partnership with families in the Aurora area to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources and encouragement to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Mabel O Donnell Elem School at (630) 299-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.