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Nelson Ridge School

PublicRegularGrades 4–6
New Lenox, Illinois · New Lenox SD 122
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students432
Student:Teacher19.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo
Nelson Ridge School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
432
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
11%-42.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Nelson Ridge School is a public middle serving grades 4–6 in New Lenox, Illinois. The school enrolls 432 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
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span4–6
DistrictNew Lenox SD 122
County17197
CityNew Lenox
ZIP60451
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172814003778

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment432
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino12.4%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native82.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
2.5%
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 %11%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)