J B Nelson Elementary School vs. Hoover Wood Elementary School
Should you attend J B Nelson Elementary School or Hoover Wood 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Hoover Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 477 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hoover Wood 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
477 students
350 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#462 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
18
Kindergarten Students
88
48
Grade 1 Students
71
55
Grade 2 Students
75
69
Grade 3 Students
77
47
Grade 4 Students
68
64
Grade 5 Students
70
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
66%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
