N O Nelson Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
N O Nelson Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
N/O
School Rankings
The diversity score of N O Nelson Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
9%
17%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are N O Nelson Elementary School often compared to?
N O Nelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goshen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend N O Nelson Elementary School?
327 students attend N O Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of N O Nelson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of N O Nelson Elementary School?
N O Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does N O Nelson Elementary School offer ?
N O Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is N O Nelson Elementary School part of?
N O Nelson Elementary School is part of Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7.
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