How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Nicholson Elem School | West Aurora High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Montgomery, IL | Aurora, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 337 | 3,641 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Nicholson Elem School | West Aurora High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,437 | $15,437 |
| District | Aurora West Usd 129 | Aurora West Usd 129 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Nicholson Elem School | West Aurora High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.2% | 19.3% |
| African American | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74.2% | 64.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Nicholson Elem School | West Aurora High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 26 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 331:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.8% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 761 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.