J B Nelson Elementary School vs. Hoover Wood Elementary School
Should I attend J B Nelson Elementary School or Hoover Wood Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J B Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Hoover Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J B Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hoover Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
435 students
352 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#681 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
21
Kindergarten Students
74
64
Grade 1 Students
73
45
Grade 2 Students
74
61
Grade 3 Students
65
50
Grade 4 Students
60
51
Grade 5 Students
62
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
70%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
