Excellent
#536 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Elementary School · East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 · Rock Falls, IL
An East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1602 Dixon Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,909
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 3–5 | 1.7 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Dillon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–2 | 2.0 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| St Andrew Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is listed in East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Rock Falls, IL, part of East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20, serving approximately 213 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
What grades does East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch serve?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch rank in IL?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch ranks #536 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch a charter school?
No, East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
47.9% of students at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Whiteside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (815) 625-4400
- Area population (ZIP 61071)
- 13,482
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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