Serving 402 students in grades 5, Wm Nashold 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
29%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
45%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Wm Nashold Elementary School?
402 students attend Wm Nashold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Wm Nashold Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm Nashold Elementary School?
Wm Nashold Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wm Nashold Elementary School offer ?
Wm Nashold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Wm Nashold Elementary School part of?
Wm Nashold Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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