Nicholas A Hermes Elem School

www.d131.org

607 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

607

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	544
Black	40
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
544 (89.6%)
Black
40 (6.6%)
White
8 (1.3%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 East USD 131
Phone:	(630)299-8200
Website:	http://www.d131.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 73

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92