Fearn Elementary School

www.sd129.org

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fearn Elementary School, located at 1600 Hawksley Ln in North Aurora, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within the West Aurora School District 129. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Fearn Elementary aims to equip children in the North Aurora community with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academic mission, Fearn Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership with local families. The school environment typically emphasizes character development and active engagement, encouraging students to participate in various extracurricular activities that complement their classroom learning. Through its commitment to high standards and a collaborative atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to prepare diverse learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

472

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fearn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	141
Black	52
Asian	16
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
243 (51.5 %)
Hispanic
141 (29.9 %)
Black
52 (11.0 %)
Two or More
19 (4.0 %)
Asian
16 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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 West USD 129
Phone:	(630)301-5001
Website:	http://www.sd129.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 104