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Nelson Ridge Elementary School

Nelson Ridge Elementary School is a public primary school in New Lenox, IL, serving grades 4–6, rated B, with 432 students and a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 67% in English Language Arts, 54% in Math and 54% in Science.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
4–6
Enrollment
432
Students per teacher
19.6:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts67%
Math54%
Science54%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White81%
Hispanic14%
Two or more races3%
Black1%
Asian1%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
11%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-6.9%
Prior-year enrollment
464

School details

Address
2470 Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone
(815) 462-2870
Website
nlsd122.org
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
172814003778
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School district

New Lenox School District 122

District rating
A-
Schools
12
Students
4,956
Spending per student
$14,576
Teachers (FTE)
300
Grades
PK–08
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About Nelson Ridge Elementary School

How is Nelson Ridge Elementary School rated?

Nelson Ridge Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. New Lenox School District 122 is rated A- overall.

How do students at Nelson Ridge Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Nelson Ridge Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 67% in English Language Arts, 54% in Math and 54% in Science.

What grades does Nelson Ridge Elementary School serve?

Nelson Ridge Elementary School serves grades 4–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Nelson Ridge Elementary School?

432 students attend Nelson Ridge Elementary School, down from 464 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.

Which school district is Nelson Ridge Elementary School in?

Nelson Ridge Elementary School is part of New Lenox School District 122, which reports 12 schools, 4,956 students and $14,576 of spending per student.