Very Good
#1249 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 33% in state
Nelson Prairie School
Elementary School · New Lenox Sd 122 · New Lenox, IL
A New Lenox Sd 122 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2366 Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nelson Prairie School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelson Prairie School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated978/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Lenox), 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
$132,260
Median home value
$373,100
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer PointeEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 1–3 | 2.0 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Arnold J Tyler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–3 | 2.1 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Union Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 128 | 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.
New Lenox Sd 122
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelson Prairie School is listed in New Lenox SD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson Prairie School
Nelson Prairie School is a public elementary school in New Lenox, IL, part of New Lenox Sd 122, serving approximately 383 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson Prairie School
What grades does Nelson Prairie School serve?
Nelson Prairie School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Nelson Prairie School?
Nelson Prairie School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Prairie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Prairie School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson Prairie School rank in IL?
Nelson Prairie School ranks #1,249 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Nelson Prairie School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson Prairie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Nelson Prairie School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson Prairie School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nelson Prairie School a charter school?
No, Nelson Prairie School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson Prairie School a Title I school?
No, Nelson Prairie School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson Prairie School?
14.1% of students at Nelson Prairie School 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (815) 462-2874
- Area population (ZIP 60451)
- 37,481
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 60451; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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