Mission Statement: “We will ensure high levels of learning for all students.”

O.C. Allen Elementary is located in Aurora, Illinois, a far western suburb of Chicago. We are one of 21 schools in East Aurora School District 131. We have approximately 840 students from Kindergarten to fifth grade. Allen first opened its doors in 1951. Allen school was named after the late Judge Olney C. Allen. Judge Allen attended Aurora Public Schools and graduated from East High in 1900. He served as a Kane County Judge and was also president of the East Aurora Board of Education.

Academic Offerings

Allen offers full day general education classes and bilingual classes, this includes our Kindergarten classes. This year we are also adding a Sheltered Kindergarten. They have a full Fine Arts program offering each student Physical Education, Music, Art and Technology classes every week.

Vision Statement

Allen Elementary School students will be problem solvers who will be able to perform at or above grade level and transfer those skills to become successful leaders in a world of lifelong learning.

We value

• Mutual respect
• Academic excellence
• High standards
• Professionalism
• Integrity