Nelson Prairie School
Regular School · New Lenox, IL
Nelson Prairie School is a regular school school in New Lenox, Illinois, serving grades 01–03 with 388 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 85% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 43 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1% |
| Asian | 2 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 388 | 216M / 172F |
English Language Learners: 6 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 45-49% | 27.7% | 147 |
| Reading Proficiency | 50-54% | 32.7% | 147 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 388 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Arnold J Tyler School Elementary
- Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center Elementary
- Haines Elem School Elementary
- Spencer Pointe Elementary
- Spencer Trail Elementary
- Alex M Martino Jr High School Middle
- Bentley Elem School Middle
- Liberty Junior High School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 60451) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
172814003777
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD