J B Nelson Elementary School vs. Alice Gustafson Elementary School
Should you attend J B Nelson Elementary School or Alice Gustafson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J B Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Alice Gustafson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Overview
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J B Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alice Gustafson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
447 students
400 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#647 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
39
Kindergarten Students
70
53
Grade 1 Students
77
51
Grade 2 Students
72
55
Grade 3 Students
68
78
Grade 4 Students
69
51
Grade 5 Students
61
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
68%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
