- Enrollment
- 2,342
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edwardsville, IL
N O Nelson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for N O Nelson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171353001643
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N O Nelson Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Edwardsville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 347
- students enrolled
N O Nelson Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N O Nelson Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Edwardsville, IL.
School address
District: Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 171353001643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
N O Nelson Elem School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 171353001643 · Edwardsville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwardsville High School (2,342 students)
N O Nelson Elem School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
N O Nelson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edwardsville H
Edwardsville High School
2,342 students
- Liberty Middle 888
Liberty Middle School
888 students
- Lincoln Middle 736
Lincoln Middle School
736 students
- Albert Cassens 477
Albert Cassens Elementary
477 students
- Woodland Eleme 417
Woodland Elementary School
417 students
- This school 347
N O Nelson Elem School
347 students
What this shows N O Nelson Elem School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How N O Nelson Elem School compares
N O Nelson Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, N O Nelson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Edwardsville Cusd 7 reports $14,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How N O Nelson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert Cassens Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N O Nelson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Edwardsville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about N O Nelson Elem School
How many students attend N O Nelson Elem School?
N O Nelson Elem School has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edwardsville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at N O Nelson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at N O Nelson Elem School is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N O Nelson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at N O Nelson Elem School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Edwardsville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N O Nelson Elem School?
N O Nelson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 N O Nelson Elem School rank among schools in Edwardsville?
By Resource Investment Index, N O Nelson Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Edwardsville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edwardsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Edwardsville Cusd 7?
Besides N O Nelson Elem School, Edwardsville Cusd 7 also operates Edwardsville High School (2,342 students), Liberty Middle School (888 students), and Lincoln Middle School (736 students). See the Edwardsville Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.