Aurora West Unified School District 129

The Aurora West Unified School District 129 is located in Aurora, IL and includes 17 schools that serve 12,517 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Aurora West Unified School District 129 spends $8,617 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Aurora West Unified School District 129 has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Aurora West Unified School District 129 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Aurora West Unified School District 129, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Aurora West Unified School District 129 serves 15% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.