Nicholson Elem School
Montgomery, IL · Aurora West USD 129 · Grades K - 5
1,468th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▲ Improving
Nicholson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nicholson Elem School 1,468th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — improving.
Nicholson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Nicholson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 330 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.7% | 74.2% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| White | 18.0% | 11.8% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 10.0% | 9.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Nicholson Elem School
Typical home value $334K in zip 60538 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nicholson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Rose E Krug Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 0.8 mi away1,954th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 13% - 1C M Bardwell Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.3 mi away2,040th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 8% - 1G N Dieterich Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 1.4 mi away2,065th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 9% - 3Long Beach Elem SchoolCUSD 308 · 1.6 mi away1,551st of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 24% - 3Boulder Hill Elem SchoolCUSD 308 · 1.7 mi away1,498th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 25% - 5Freeman Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 1.8 mi away1,142nd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 40% - 7Old Post Elementary SchoolCUSD 308 · 2 mi away669th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 49% - 1John Gates Elem SchoolAurora East USD 131 · 2.1 mi away1,978th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nicholson Elem School in?
Nicholson Elem School is part of the Aurora West USD 129 district in Montgomery, Illinois.
Is Nicholson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nicholson Elem School 1,468th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nicholson Elem School?
Hispanic 74%, White 12%, Black 10%, Two or more races 4% (330 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nicholson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60538 is $334K 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.