Enrollment
214
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170141106256
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch — Rock Falls, IL
Federal NCES profile for East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch reports 214 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 spends $20,850 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.0% from local sources (property taxes), 34.9% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$20,850
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 214 Top 20% in Illinois — larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170141106256
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20, which includes East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch.
$20,850
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.0%
State 34.9%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
How many students attend East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch has 214 students enrolled. It is a other school in Rock Falls, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is 10.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is White at 72.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rock Falls, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.