Nelson Prairie School

2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 383 students in grades 1-3, Nelson Prairie School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nelson Prairie School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Nelson Prairie School's student population of 383 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Nelson Prairie School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nelson Prairie School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#717 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
55-59%
27%
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nelson Prairie School's ranking?
Nelson Prairie School is ranked #717 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nelson Prairie School?
383 students attend Nelson Prairie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Nelson Prairie School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelson Prairie School?
Nelson Prairie School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nelson Prairie School offer ?
Nelson Prairie School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Nelson Prairie School part of?
Nelson Prairie School is part of New Lenox SD 122 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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