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V H Nelson Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Niles, Illinois · East Maine SD 63
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students479
Student:Teacher12.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch64%
Title INo
V H Nelson Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
479
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
64%+10.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

V H Nelson Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Niles, Illinois. The school enrolls 479 students. It is part of the East Maine SD 63 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

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEast Maine SD 63
County17031
CityNiles
ZIP60714
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171314001553

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment479
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino38.2%
Black / African American16.7%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races11.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
38.2%
Black
16.7%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
11.5%
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 %64%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)