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#1207 of 2,105 schools in WI
Based on limited data
Nelson Elementary
Elementary School · Grantsburg School District · Grantsburg, WI
A Grantsburg School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
480 E James Ave, Grantsburg, WI 54840
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelson Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,988
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IforwardCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 881 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Grantsburg School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelson Elementary is listed in Grantsburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson Elementary
Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school in Grantsburg, WI, part of Grantsburg School District, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 2,105 schools in WI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson Elementary
What grades does Nelson Elementary serve?
Nelson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Nelson Elementary?
Nelson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson Elementary rank in WI?
Nelson Elementary ranks #1,207 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Nelson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nelson Elementary a charter school?
No, Nelson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nelson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson Elementary?
50.5% of students at Nelson Elementary 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Burnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (715) 689-2421
- Area population (ZIP 54840)
- 4,706
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 54840; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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