Nielson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
385 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
28 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
38%
Hispanic
(19-20)15%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)21%
16%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)50%
48%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)14%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
76%
46%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Nielson Elementary School?
385 students attend Nielson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nielson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Nielson Elementary School offer ?
Nielson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nielson Elementary School part of?
Nielson Elementary School is part of Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.
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