Nelson Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Nelson Elementary School served 41 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 41 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 60-79% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 40-59% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 100% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 29% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nelson Public School District No 8 School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nelson Elementary School is Sterling High School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School (3.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rock Falls East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 260 students10
3.7 miles
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400 3.7 K-8 260 - Sterling Lincoln Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 334 students10
4.1 miles
1501 E 6th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1449 4.1 3-5 334 - Sterling Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 374 students
4.2 miles
1510 E 25th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-5755 4.2 PK-2 374 - Sterling Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 446 students
4.5 miles
806 E Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6402 4.5 PK-2 446 - Rock Falls Thome Ed School Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 41 students
4.5 miles
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026 4.5 Inquire with school 41
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