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Nelson Prairie School

PublicRegularGrades 1–3
New Lenox, Illinois · New Lenox SD 122
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students388
Student:Teacher18.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch14%
Title INo
Nelson Prairie School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
388
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
14%-39.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Nelson Prairie School is a public primary serving grades 1–3 in New Lenox, Illinois. The school enrolls 388 students. It is part of the New Lenox SD 122 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span1–3
DistrictNew Lenox SD 122
County17197
CityNew Lenox
ZIP60451
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172814003777

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment388
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.7%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native85.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
1.0%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %14%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)