At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
513
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
55%+1.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
McCleery Elem School is a public primary in Aurora, Illinois. The school enrolls 513 students. It is part of the Aurora West USD 129 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictAurora West USD 129
County17089
CityAurora
ZIP60506
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170471000167
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment513
White6.0%
Hispanic / Latino74.5%
Black / African American9.6%
Asian5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races3.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.0%
Hispanic
74.5%
Black
9.6%
Asian
5.8%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.