N O Nelson Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
N O Nelson Elementary School's student population of 343 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of N O Nelson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
9%
17%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are N O Nelson Elementary School often compared to?
N O Nelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goshen Elementary School, Ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend N O Nelson Elementary School?
343 students attend N O Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of N O Nelson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N O Nelson Elementary School?
N O Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does N O Nelson Elementary School offer ?
N O Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is N O Nelson Elementary School part of?
N O Nelson Elementary School is part of Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District.
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