OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Oak Park Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 573 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Oak Park Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Oak Park Elementary School, located at 1200 Front St in Aurora, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Aurora School District 131. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while promoting a supportive environment that reflects the diverse cultural fabric of the surrounding Aurora community.
Beyond core academics, Oak Park Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to enhance student success. The facility serves as a central hub for families in the area, offering resources and programs designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school. By prioritizing inclusive practices and a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to achieve their potential in a changing educational landscape.
For more information, contact Oak Park Elem School at (630) 299-8250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Aurora, IL 60505-3017
(630) 299-8250
OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Aurora, IL with about 573 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Aurora East USD 131
- Total Students:
- 573
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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 573 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.0%
- White
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.