Serving 406 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 1-3
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Nelson Prairie School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nelson Prairie School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nelson Prairie School is ranked #754 out of 3,426 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
406 students attend Nelson Prairie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Nelson Prairie School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 1-3
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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