NICHOLAS A HERMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nicholas A Hermes Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 665 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Nicholas A Hermes Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Nicholas A. Hermes Elementary School, located in Aurora, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the East Aurora School District 131 community. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the celebration of its diverse student population. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school emphasizes strong foundational skills in core subjects while promoting critical thinking and collaborative learning experiences.

The school is deeply integrated into the Aurora neighborhood, maintaining a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By offering a range of programs and resources tailored to meet the varying needs of its students, Hermes Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to equity, the school remains focused on cultivating a lifelong passion for learning in every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Nicholas A Hermes Elem School at (630) 299-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505-1914
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NICHOLAS A HERMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Aurora, IL with about 665 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
665
Teachers:
41.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 665 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NICHOLAS A HERMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.8%
Black or African American
4.4%
White
1.1%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.