John Nelson Elementary School
Tel:
(815)229-2190
- John Nelson Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
John Nelson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- John Nelson Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Nelson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Nelson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3016 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 26% |
| Black | 23% | 17% |
| White | 23% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford SD 205 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Nelson Elementary School is Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Abraham Lincoln Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Abraham Lincoln Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Abraham Lincoln Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 699 students
0.4 miles
1500 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815)229-2400 0.4 6-8 699 - Rockford Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 20 students
0.7 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)227-8495 0.7 9-12 20 - Rockford Rockford East High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1995 students
0.8 miles
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815)229-2100 0.8 9-12 1995 - Rockford Jackson Charter School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 512 students
0.9 miles
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815)316-0093 0.9 K-8 512 - Rockford Reg'l Learning Academy Star Winn Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-11 | 89 students
0.9 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)227-8495 0.9 6-11 89
School Reviews
| 5 Like this school very much from kinder to 5th so many memories in john nelson elementary - Posted by Student/Alumni - Juan |
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