Oak Park Elem School

www.d131.org

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Park Elementary School, located at 1200 Front St in Aurora, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Aurora School District 131. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while promoting a supportive environment that reflects the diverse cultural fabric of the surrounding Aurora community.

Beyond core academics, Oak Park Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to enhance student success. The facility serves as a central hub for families in the area, offering resources and programs designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school. By prioritizing inclusive practices and a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to achieve their potential in a changing educational landscape.

353

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	345
Black	3
Asian	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
345 (97.7%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
White
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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)299-8250
Website:	http://www.d131.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 50

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 55