Nelson Elementary School (Closed)

11486 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nelson Elementary School serves 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
(22-23)
10.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
95 students attend Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nelson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nelson Elementary School part of?
Nelson Elementary School is part of Grantsburg School District.

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