- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Batavia, IL
J B Nelson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J B Nelson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170522000204
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J B Nelson Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 482
- students enrolled
J B Nelson Elem School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J B Nelson Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Batavia, IL.
School address
District: Batavia Usd 101 · Illinois
NCES ID 170522000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
J B Nelson Elem School grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 170522000204 · Batavia, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students)
J B Nelson Elem School grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J B Nelson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Batavia Sr Hig
Batavia Sr High School
1,690 students
- Sam Rotolo Mid
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch
1,080 students
- This school 482
J B Nelson Elem School
482 students
- Louise White E 440
Louise White Elem School
440 students
- Alice Gustafso 403
Alice Gustafson Elem School
403 students
- H C Storm Elem 388
H C Storm Elem School
388 students
What this shows J B Nelson Elem School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How J B Nelson Elem School compares
J B Nelson Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,649
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, J B Nelson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Batavia Usd 101 reports $19,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J B Nelson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Rotolo Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louise White Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Gustafson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| H C Storm Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J B Nelson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Batavia
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about J B Nelson Elem School
How many students attend J B Nelson Elem School?
J B Nelson Elem School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Batavia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J B Nelson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J B Nelson Elem School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J B Nelson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J B Nelson Elem School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Batavia, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J B Nelson Elem School?
J B Nelson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J B Nelson Elem School rank among elementary schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, J B Nelson Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Batavia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Batavia on the city page.
What other schools are in Batavia Usd 101?
Besides J B Nelson Elem School, Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students), Sam Rotolo Middle Sch (1,080 students), and Louise White Elem School (440 students). See the Batavia Usd 101 district page for the complete list.