Nicholson Elem School

www.sd129.org

309 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Nicholson Elementary School, located at 649 N. Main St. in Montgomery, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Oswego Community Unit School District 308. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the building of essential foundational skills necessary for future success.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture that involves teachers, staff, families, and the surrounding Montgomery community. By providing a diverse range of resources and implementing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Nicholson Elementary aims to help every student reach their full potential. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages students to become active, curious, and responsible lifelong learners.

309

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	228
Black	32
Asian	1
Two or More	9

Hispanic
228 (73.8 %)
White
39 (12.6 %)
Black
32 (10.4 %)
Two or More
9 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora West USD 129
Phone:	(630)301-5013
Website:	http://www.sd129.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 43