John Nelson Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 229-2190
John Nelson Elementary School serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
John Nelson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
John Nelson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
John Nelson Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 424 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
John Nelson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John Nelson Elementary School is 0.71, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3289 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 26% |
| Black | 32% | 17% |
| White | 20% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford 205 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 Grades: 6-8 | 717 students
0.4 miles
1500 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2400 0.4 6-8 717 - Rockford Reg'l Learning Center Star Winn Alternative School
Grades: 9 | 94 students
0.7 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 227-8495 0.7 9 94 - Rockford Rockford East High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,864 student
0.8 miles
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100 0.8 9-12 1,864 - Rockford Jackson Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 413 students
0.9 miles
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 316-0093 0.9 K-8 413 - Rockford Reg'l Learning Academy Star Winn Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 94 students
0.9 miles
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 227-8495 0.9 7-8 94
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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