Nicholson Elem School

www.sd129.org

337 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.

337

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	250
Black	33
Asian	2
Two or More	11

Hispanic
250 (74.2%)
White
41 (12.2%)
Black
33 (9.8%)
Two or More
11 (3.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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 49

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 38