Nelson Ec Elementary School serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
47%
18%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nelson Ec Elementary School?
17 students attend Nelson Ec Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nelson Ec Elementary School students are White, and 47% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Ec Elementary School?
Nelson Ec Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nelson Ec Elementary School offer ?
Nelson Ec Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Nelson Ec Elementary School part of?
Nelson Ec Elementary School is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District.
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