GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Goodwin Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Aurora West USD 129 school district, located in North Aurora, IL with about 381 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Goodwin Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Goodwin Elementary School is located in North Aurora, Illinois, and serves as part of the West Aurora School District 129. Situated in a residential area on Poplar Place, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. As a member of the District 129 community, the school emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school is known for being a hub for the local neighborhood, offering a structured environment that focuses on literacy, numeracy, and collaborative learning. Like many schools in the North Aurora area, Goodwin Elementary benefits from the resources of a larger district while maintaining the focused, community-oriented atmosphere typical of a smaller neighborhood elementary school. Parents and community members generally view the school as an integral part of the local infrastructure, dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of its student population through a variety of instructional programs and support services.

For more information, contact Goodwin Elem School at (630) 301-5052 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.