East Aurora School District 131 is Illinois’ 13th largest school district, with an enrollment of approximately 13,561 students. District 131 encompasses 13 square miles within Kane County on the east side of Aurora, Illinois. Aurora, a multi-ethnic community, consists of approximately 200,000 residents with a considerable number of business and professional residents. District 131 has the distinction of being the first public school district in Illinois, established by the State in 1851. In addition to the high school, District 131 has 12 elementary schools, three middle schools, a Magnet Academy (grades 6 through 8), two early childhood centers, and two affiliated schools.