Enrollment
347
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How N O Nelson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at N O Nelson Elem School
N O Nelson Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Edwardsville, Illinois, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 31% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Edwardsville Cusd 7 spends $12,617 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edwardsville's public schools, it stands alongside Goshen Elementary (346 students): N O Nelson Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 12.8:1).
Edwardsville Cusd 7 also operates Edwardsville High School (2,342 students) and Liberty Middle School (888 students) alongside N O 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 N O Nelson Elem School compares
N O 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,617
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 64.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edwardsville Cusd 7, which includes N O Nelson Elem School.
$12,617
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 2,342
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is N O Nelson Elem School a good school?
N O Nelson Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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