Aurora West USD 129

District Overview
Headquartered at 1877 W. Downer Place in Aurora, Illinois, Aurora West USD 129 is an active, traditional public school district serving the bustling West Aurora community within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Set within a large suburban environment, the district operates 17 operational schools that offer a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district currently educates 11,020 students across its early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school programs, providing a structured and welcoming environment designed to nurture academic growth at every developmental stage.

To support its student body, Aurora West USD 129 maintains a robust staffing infrastructure powered by approximately 3,812 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes nearly 1,500 dedicated classroom teachers, roughly 195 instructional aides, and over 2,100 support personnel, ensuring a strong framework for both classroom instruction and wraparound student services. Reflecting a culturally rich community, the student population features diverse backgrounds with notable Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, and multiracial representation. Families, prospective residents, and educational researchers can explore further details about district programs and performance through their official web portal at sd129.org.
17
Total Schools
11,020
Total Students
1,498.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aurora West USD 129
Demographic Student Count
White2,113
Hispanic7,117
Black1,056
Asian349
Two or More361
American Indian10
Pacific Islander14
  • Hispanic
    7,117 (64.6%)
  • White
    2,113 (19.2%)
  • Black
    1,056 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    361 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    349 (3.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    14 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Aurora West USD 129
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle4
High1
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:17
Students:11,020*
Teachers (FTE):1,498.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in Aurora West USD 129
Found 17 Schools