Nelson Ridge School
Tel:
(815) 462-2870
Nelson Ridge School serves 468 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nelson Ridge School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Nelson Ridge School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nelson Ridge School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nelson Ridge School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Nelson Ridge School is 0.24, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #635 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Lenox 122 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nelson Ridge School is Lincoln Way West (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Union Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nelson Prairie School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Lenox Nelson Prairie School Grades: 1-3 | 410 students
0.0 miles
2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874 0.0 1-3 410 - New Lenox Lincoln Way West Grades: 9-12 | 1,905 student
1.4 miles
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3500 1.4 9-12 1,905 - New Lenox Oster-oakview School Grades: 4-6 | 475 students
1.8 miles
809 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125 1.8 4-6 475 - New Lenox Arnold J Tyler School Grades: 1-3 | 309 students
2.0 miles
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398 2.0 1-3 309 - New Lenox Bentley Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 361 students
2.0 miles
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451 2.0 4-6 361
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