OLNEY C ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Olney C Allen Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 738 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Olney C Allen 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.
Olney C. Allen Elementary School, located on South Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora, Illinois, is a public school serving the local community within the Aurora East School District 131. The school is named in honor of Olney C. Allen, a prominent local figure who served as the Mayor of Aurora and was a dedicated advocate for the city’s educational and civic development. As part of a diverse school district, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students while emphasizing the development of essential social and life skills.
The school environment at Olney C. Allen is designed to support a wide range of learners, often prioritizing bilingual education and inclusive practices to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and the wider Aurora community, the school aims to create a nurturing space that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of core curriculum, extracurricular enrichment, and community engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become active, responsible, and lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Olney C Allen Elem School at (630) 299-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Aurora, IL 60505-5432
(630) 299-5200
OLNEY C ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Aurora, IL with about 738 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Aurora East USD 131
- Total Students:
- 738
- Teachers:
- 45.05
- 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 738 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OLNEY C ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.5%
- Black or African American
- 19.2%
- White
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.