- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Lenox, IL
Nelson Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Nelson Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172814003778
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson Ridge School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 432
- students enrolled
Nelson Ridge School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Ridge School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: New Lenox Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172814003778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172814003778 · New Lenox, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Nelson Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alex M Martino
Alex M Martino Jr High School
591 students
- Liberty Junior
Liberty Junior High School
573 students
- Spencer Crossi
Spencer Crossing
544 students
- Spencer Pointe
Spencer Pointe
437 students
- This school
Nelson Ridge School
432 students
- Nelson Prairie
Nelson Prairie School
388 students
What this shows Nelson Ridge School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson Ridge School compares
Nelson Ridge 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 | 432 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
432
Bigger than 52% 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
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,628
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Nelson Ridge School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lenox Sd 122, which includes Nelson Ridge School.
$14,628
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 24.2%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nelson Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex M Martino Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer Crossing | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Pointe | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelson Prairie School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in New Lenox
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spencer Crossing
Standard public school
544 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Spencer Pointe
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nelson Prairie School
Standard public school
388 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Bentley Elem School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Oster-Oakview School
Standard public school
373 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Arnold J Tyler School
Standard public school
372 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Ridge School
How many students attend Nelson Ridge School?
Nelson Ridge School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Lenox, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Ridge 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 Nelson Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Nelson Ridge School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson Ridge School?
Nelson Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Nelson Ridge School rank among elementary schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Ridge School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox on the city page.
What other schools are in New Lenox Sd 122?
Besides Nelson Ridge School, New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students), Liberty Junior High School (573 students), and Spencer Crossing (544 students). See the New Lenox Sd 122 district page for the complete list.
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