Enrollment
482
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J B Nelson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J B Nelson Elem School
J B Nelson Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Batavia, Illinois, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Batavia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Louise White Elem School (440 students): J B Nelson Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.3:1).
Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students) and Sam Rotolo Middle Sch (1,080 students) alongside J B Nelson Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J B Nelson Elem School compares
J B Nelson Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,437
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Batavia Usd 101, which includes J B Nelson Elem School.
$18,437
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 5.0%
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.
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
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is J B Nelson Elem School a good school?
J B Nelson Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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