About This School
John Nelson Elementary School is located in Rockford, IL and is one of 37 elementary schools in Rockford School District 205. It is a public school that serves 493 students in grades K-5.
John Nelson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John Nelson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, John Nelson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Nelson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
John Nelson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John Nelson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, John Nelson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Nelson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Rockford SD 205 District Spending
$9,776Per Pupil
The Rockford SD 205 spends $9,776 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Rockford SD 205 District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Kishwaukee Elementary School 1.2 miles | |
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| St James Catholic School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| C Henry Bloom Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Keith Country Day School 1.6 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Rockford School District 205
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
John Nelson Elementary School623 15TH St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
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Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Illinois, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSAE Results and ISAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 493
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, John Nelson Elementary School had 96% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
58%
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Black
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, John Nelson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Rockford, IL
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Rockford | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,667 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 36 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 27% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 66%/33% |
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