At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
1,011
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
20%-33.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Francis Granger Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Aurora, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,011 students. It is part of the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictIndian Prairie CUSD 204
County17043
CityAurora
ZIP60502
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174169000491
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,011
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino14.1%
Black / African American39.6%
Asian13.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
14.1%
Black
39.6%
Asian
13.6%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.