Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, V H Nelson 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
V H Nelson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of V H Nelson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
V H Nelson Elementary School is ranked #1806 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are V H Nelson Elementary School often compared to?
V H Nelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend V H Nelson Elementary School?
447 students attend V H Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of V H Nelson Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of V H Nelson Elementary School?
V H Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does V H Nelson Elementary School offer ?
V H Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is V H Nelson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
