Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
37%
27%
Black
32%
17%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend John Nelson Elementary School?
382 students attend John Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of John Nelson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Nelson Elementary School?
John Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Nelson Elementary School offer ?
John Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Nelson Elementary School part of?
John Nelson Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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