Henry W Cowherd Middle School

www.d131.org

883 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Henry W. Cowherd Middle School is a public school located in Aurora, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of East Aurora School District 131. The school is named in honor of Henry W. Cowherd, a prominent local figure known for his dedication to the Aurora community. The school environment is focused on fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional middle school years, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional needs.

Located on Farnsworth Avenue, the school serves a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural landscape of the Aurora area. Cowherd Middle School emphasizes community engagement and strives to provide a supportive atmosphere through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. By prioritizing inclusive education and student participation, the school works to ensure that all learners have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

883

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	741
Black	112
Asian	7
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
741 (83.9 %)
Black
112 (12.7 %)
White
15 (1.7 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)
Two or More
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)299-5900
Website:	http://www.d131.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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

Grade 6 295

Grade 7 305

Grade 8 283