G N Dieterich Elem School

www.d131.org

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

G.N. Dieterich Elementary School, located on Jackson Street in Aurora, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Aurora School District 131. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population, emphasizing core academic development alongside social-emotional growth. By integrating classroom instruction with various support services, the school strives to prepare its students—ranging from early childhood through the elementary grades—for long-term success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on standard curriculum, Dieterich Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and inclusivity. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often implementing programs designed to bridge the gap between home and school life to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to thrive. With a mission rooted in equity and achievement, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to cultivate a welcoming culture where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full potential.

485

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G N Dieterich Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	428
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
428 (88.2 %)
Black
25 (5.2 %)
White
19 (3.9 %)
Two or More
11 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora East USD 131
Phone:	(630)299-8280
Website:	http://www.d131.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 69

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 67