Smith Elem School
Aurora, IL · Aurora West USD 129 · Grades PK - 5
1,714th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
Smith Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smith Elem School 1,714th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Smith Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Smith Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 376 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.6% | 71.0% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 17.4% | 12.8% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 14.5% | 8.8% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Smith Elem School
Typical home value $315K in zip 60506 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Smith Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2McCleery Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.1 mi away1,703rd of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 21% - 1Hill Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.1 mi away1,962nd of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 16% - –Benavides Steam AcademyAurora East USD 131 · 1.4 mi away
- 5Goodwin Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.5 mi away1,238th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 39% - 3Greenman Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.5 mi away1,549th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 3Hall Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.6 mi away1,649th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 26% - 5Freeman Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 2 mi away1,142nd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 40% - 1Nicholas A Hermes Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 2.1 mi away1,932nd of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smith Elem School in?
Smith Elem School is part of the Aurora West USD 129 district in Aurora, Illinois.
Is Smith Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith Elem School 1,714th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Smith Elem School?
Hispanic 71%, Black 13%, White 9%, Asian 5% (376 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60506 is $315K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.