- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montgomery, IL
Nicholson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170471000157
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholson Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 337
- students enrolled
Nicholson Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholson Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Montgomery, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Nicholson Elem School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 170471000157 · Montgomery, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 13:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: West Aurora High School (3,641 students)
Nicholson Elem School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Nicholson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Aurora Hi
West Aurora High School
3,641 students
- Washington Mid 690
Washington Middle School
690 students
- Herget Middle 594
Herget Middle School
594 students
- Jefferson Midd 577
Jefferson Middle School
577 students
- Freeman Elem S 529
Freeman Elem School
529 students
- This school 337
Nicholson Elem School
337 students
What this shows Nicholson Elem School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholson Elem School compares
Nicholson Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Illinois - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
White 12.2%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Nicholson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora West Usd 129 reports $16,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Montgomery
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholson Elem School
How many students attend Nicholson Elem School?
Nicholson Elem School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montgomery, IL. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholson Elem School is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholson Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Montgomery, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholson Elem School?
Nicholson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nicholson Elem School rank among public schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholson Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Montgomery, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides Nicholson Elem School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students), Washington Middle School (690 students), and Herget Middle School (594 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.