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Aurora West USD 129

Illinois · Public School District
17
Schools
11,211
Students
$17,667
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
46.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Aurora West USD 129 is a public school district in Illinois serving 11,211 students across 17 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $17,667 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools10 schools
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Herget Middle School06–08584
Jefferson Middle School06–08584
Jewel Middle School06–08585
Washington Middle School06–08657
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
West Aurora High School09–123,818
Other Schools2 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,667+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
51%
State
37.9%
Local (property tax)
51.3%
Federal
10.8%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
11,211
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,667 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aurora West USD 129?
Aurora West USD 129 has 17 public schools, serving a total of 11,211 students.
How much does Aurora West USD 129 spend per student?
Aurora West USD 129 spends $17,667 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Aurora West USD 129?
46% of students in Aurora West USD 129 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Aurora West USD 129?
No, Aurora West USD 129 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Aurora West USD 129 serve?
Aurora West USD 129 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Aurora West USD 129?
The median opportunity score across schools in Aurora West USD 129 is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.