Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
Aurora, IL · Aurora East USD 131 · Grades K - 5
1,932nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nicholas A Hermes Elem School 1,932nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 8th in 2025.
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 625 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.2% | 89.6% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 7.2% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
Typical home value $253K in zip 60505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Benavides Steam AcademyAurora East USD 131 · 0.8 mi away
- 2Oak Park Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1 mi away1,844th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 15% - 1Mabel O Donnell Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.2 mi away2,028th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 10% - 1L D Brady Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.3 mi away2,047th of 2,105
ELA 13% · Math 13% - 1Edna Rollins Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.4 mi away1,924th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 14% - 1Hill Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.5 mi away1,962nd of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 16% - 8C I Johnson Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.6 mi away529th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 55% - 1W S Beaupre Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.9 mi away2,016th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nicholas A Hermes Elem School in?
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School is part of the Aurora East USD 131 district in Aurora, Illinois.
Is Nicholas A Hermes Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nicholas A Hermes Elem School 1,932nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
Hispanic 90%, Black 7%, White 1%, Two or more races 1% (625 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nicholas A Hermes Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60505 is $253K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.