For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 214 students in East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
214 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#531 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
23%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
73%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,874 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,771 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,874
$22,456
Spending / Student
$21,771
$21,694
Best East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District?
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District manages 1 public schools serving 214 students.
What is the rank of East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District?
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District is ranked #530 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District?
73% of East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District?
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,771 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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