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Mabel O Donnell Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1866^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 9% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Mabel O Donnell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Aurora, Illinois, with 368 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois elementary schools over the past decade, receiving a 0 or 1-star rating from Aurora East Unified School District 131, which is ranked 777 out of 811 districts in the state.

Mabel O Donnell Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with only 17.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 10% proficient in math, compared to the district averages of 26.5% and 15%, respectively. The school also has high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.1% to 30.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 70.11% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Mabel O Donnell Elementary to other schools in the Aurora East Unified School District 131, it consistently underperforms on academic measures. For example, the nearby Oak Park Elementary School had 25.5% of students proficient in English Language Arts, and the Nicholas A. Hermes Elementary School had 21.3% proficient, both significantly higher than Mabel O Donnell's 17.9%. When compared to schools in the neighboring Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district, the performance gap is even more stark, with the Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School having 73.6% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 72.8% proficient in Math.

360

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,933

Per pupil spending ?

63.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505-1628

(630) 299-8300

District: Aurora East Unified School District 131

Students who attend Mabel O Donnell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	C F Simmons Middle School
	Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
High:	East High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.1%

African American:

15.3%

White:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 25th percentile in 2023 → 9th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (17% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped from its 25th-percentile peak (2023) to 9th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school17%

District avg21%

Illinois avg44%

1,866^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Bottom 9%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 3% (2015) to bottom 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Aurora East Unified School District 131

777^th of 811Aurora East Unified School District 131 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	12.3	1866 of 2056	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	14.1	1884 of 2067	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	23.6	1559 of 2077	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.6	1717 of 2082	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.5	1492 of 1948	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.2	1926 of 2086	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	24.1	1549 of 2037	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	15.7	1800 of 2044	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.1	1851 of 2046	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	10.7	1983 of 2052	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	13.9	1872 of 2093	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	13.6	1944 of 2167	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.8	1662 of 2166	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	23.3	1785 of 2147	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	15.5	1888 of 2139	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	16.3	1854 of 2120	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	13.5	1867 of 2092	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.8	1642 of 2095	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.6	1632 of 2086	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	35.7	1479 of 2022	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	40.5	1398 of 2030	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2003	45.0	1303 of 2020	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	19.2	961 of 1049	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	19.7	852 of 886	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	17.4	761 of 788	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	19.6	807 of 826	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	41.6	420 of 788	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.2	493 of 768	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.3	270 of 537	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.0	700 of 743	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	32.7	533 of 718	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	14.0	1743 of 1942	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.2	1747 of 1942	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.3	1663 of 1957	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.1	1626 of 1970	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.5	1861 of 2019	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	24.0	1513 of 1964	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	12.9	943 of 982	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	20.9	847 of 959	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.4	664 of 970	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.4	845 of 954	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.7	528 of 742	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.1	914 of 955	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	37.0	581 of 938	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	18.7	1598 of 1800	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.6	1646 of 1793	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	40.4	1042 of 1808	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.1	1283 of 1763	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.4	868 of 1514	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.6	1668 of 1816	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	36.5	1150 of 1765	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	11.0	1813 of 1947	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	15.4	1746 of 1959	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.2	1292 of 1984	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	19.7	1609 of 1977	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.3	1396 of 1707	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.7	1839 of 2019	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	26.3	1465 of 1972	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	17.3	1152 of 1292	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.7	1161 of 1195	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	30.3	834 of 1194	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)11th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)11th percentile~ school

Female (2025)10th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)8th percentile~ school

Male (2025)7th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)4th percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)3rd percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

Science24%-17 vs state

English Language Arts18%-35 vs state

Mathematics10%-28 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, May 6, 2012

We have been very impressed by the teachers our children have had, as well as the principal and vice principal. The office staff and nurse are all great too! I am very glad my kids attend O'Donnell!!! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

This school is the best elementary in the district. They have a dedicated staff that work with parents to find the best in each student. The district really has their act together in how they help special needs students and those with learning disabilities. O'Donnell is also the home of the district wide elementary school magnet program. They have great after school activities, from tutoring to gym time to junior cheering and other programs. Several volunteer groups are active in the school. Class sizes are large but so far that has not presented a problem for our family. Our son, who is in his third year attending O'Donnell is thriving in the class. The students are not only instructed in the basics but there is an entire program dedicated to developing character. The character counts program helps the kids learn about things like good citizenship, responsibility and kindness. We truly love O'Donnell and I would not hesitate to reccommend it to anyone thinking of moving into our district. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Could not be happier! My kids are excelling and having fun!! Love the faculty. The morale seems super high. Love the Admin. Must see... come for a visit spend some time with the students in class. Visitors and volunteers always welcome! You'll love it as I do. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

O'Donnell School is a great school where teachers make learning a fun experience. The teachers, Principal and staff always treat the students with love & respect.
O'Donnell School is a wonderful school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1640 Reckinger Rd	Aurora	60505	Kane County	Aurora East Unified School District 131	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 299-8300	360	27	13.5	63.6%	19 (5.3%)	55 (15.3%)	263 (73.1%)	13 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	12.3	1866^th of 2056 public elementary schools	9.2%		14.1	1884^th of 2067 public elementary schools	8.9%	18	23.8	12.1	11.8	33.3	17.9	12.3	9.8	7.1	10.0	94.1	95.4	95.4	95.4	96.8	94.9	93.8	16.5	$20,933	$1,686	$19,247
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Jungles Ave	Aurora	60505	Kane County	Aurora East Unified School District 131	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 299-8200	607	30	19.9	63.4%	8 (1.3%)	40 (6.6%)	544 (89.6%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	11.5	1889^th of 2056 public elementary schools	8.1%		14.3	1877^th of 2067 public elementary schools	9.2%	12	13.3	17.4	22.4	24.1	21.3	14.1	14.1	9.6	12.6	96.3	97.1	97.1	97.1	100.0	96.3	97.1		$17,203	$1,916	$15,288
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary	Public	K-5	2700 Stonebridge Blvd	Aurora	60502	DuPage County	Indian Prairie CUSD 204	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 375-3200	683	40	16.9	17.9%	155 (22.7%)	51 (7.5%)	105 (15.4%)	329 (48.2%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.0%)	89.3	193^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	90.6%		89.7	198^th of 2067 public elementary schools	90.4%	5	63.5	75.2	70.5	75.2	73.6	84.9	63.6	69.0	72.8	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.1	98.0	98.0		$13,506	$764	$12,741
C I Johnson Elementary School	Public	3-5	1934 Liberty St	Aurora	60502	Kane County	Aurora East Unified School District 131	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 299-5400	269	16	16.8	58.0%	18 (6.7%)	17 (6.3%)	226 (84.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	76.1	479^th of 2056 public elementary schools	76.7%		67.5	596^th of 2067 public elementary schools	71.2%	117	66.3	48.4	60.2	84.1	63.6	59.1	59.0	46.3	55.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	99.6		$19,821	$1,868	$17,953
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Front St	Aurora	60505	Kane County	Aurora East Unified School District 131	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 299-8250	353	25	14.3	67.4%	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	345 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	1798^th of 2056 public elementary schools	12.5%		11	2013^th of 2067 public elementary schools	2.6%	215	16.0	21.3	21.2	34.0	25.5	19.1	13.5	12.0	14.8	96.0	96.7	96.7	96.7	97.1	96.3	95.4	39.2	$18,306	$1,975	$16,332
Benavides Steam Academy	Public	K-2	250 E Indian Trl	Aurora	60505	Kane County	Aurora East Unified School District 131	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 299-5554	326	24	13.5	59.2%	13 (4.0%)	21 (6.4%)	281 (86.2%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)								(n/a)										99.1	99.4	99.4	99.4	100.0	99.1	99.1		$21,337	$2,038	$19,299
Nancy Young Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Asbury Dr	Aurora	60502	DuPage County	Indian Prairie CUSD 204	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 375-3800	574	42	13.6	14.3%	81 (14.1%)	55 (9.6%)	69 (12.0%)	343 (59.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	83.4	318^th of 2056 public elementary schools	84.5%		83.2	300^th of 2067 public elementary schools	85.5%	18	59.8	54.2	78.8	71.6	68.2	66.7	72.7	57.5	66.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	82.5	98.0	98.2		$15,949	$828	$15,121
Edna Rollins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	950 Kane St	Aurora	60505	Kane County	Aurora East Unified School District 131	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 299-5480	508	26	19.5	69.5%	6 (1.2%)	40 (7.9%)	446 (87.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.0%)	12.4	1860^th of 2056 public elementary schools	9.5%		10.4	2026^th of 2067 public elementary schools	2.0%	166	12.1	15.6	10.9	35.6	20.4	16.9	16.4	8.5	14.1	98.6	99.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	95.4	98.4		$17,450	$2,412	$15,037
L D Brady Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Columbia St	Aurora	60505	Kane County	Aurora East Unified School District 131	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 299-5425	310	16	19.2	67.7%	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.5%)	292 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	8.5	1983^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	3.6%		12.9	1947^th of 2067 public elementary schools	5.8%	36	9.5	10.9	16.3	11.9	13.0	15.2	14.0	7.1	12.2	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	83.6	97.4	99.3		$21,726	$2,226	$19,500
W S Beaupre Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	954 E Benton St	Aurora	60505	Kane County	Aurora East Unified School District 131	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 299-5390	226	16	13.8	63.3%	1 (0.4%)	22 (9.7%)	199 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	10.5	1928^th of 2056 public elementary schools	6.2%		14	1890^th of 2067 public elementary schools	8.6%	38	15.0	12.1	12.9	30.0	16.7	15.2	12.9	5.0	11.9	99.4	98.2	98.2	98.2	100.0	98.2	99.4		$22,530	$2,023	$20,507

Frequently Asked Questions about Mabel O Donnell Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Mabel O Donnell Elementary School?

Students at Mabel O Donnell Elementary School are 73% Hispanic, 15% African American, 5% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Mabel O Donnell Elementary School in?

Aurora East Unified School District 131

How many students attend Mabel O Donnell Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 360 students attended Mabel O Donnell Elementary School.

Is Mabel O Donnell Elementary School a good school?

Mabel O Donnell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Illinois elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Mabel O Donnell Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mabel O Donnell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : C F Simmons Middle School
Middle : Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
High : East High School

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