School overview
At a glance
Reported students
337
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
21.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
43th percentile
Compared with 2,324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
Nicholson Elem School: 337 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Nicholson Elem School
Nicholson Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Montgomery. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Aurora West USD 129. NCES reports 337 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,324 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 364.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.2%) and White (12.2%). English learners represent 30.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Nicholson Elem School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.2%
- Hispanic74.2%
- Black9.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Aurora West USD 129
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Goodwin Elem School
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315 reported students
Schneider Elem School
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361 reported students
Smith Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Fearn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
492 reported students
Hill Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Hall Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students