Summary:
The East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 district in Illinois has one school, East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 213 students.
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School is a standout institution, consistently outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and science proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, 65.5% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%, and 52.4% of 5th graders and 65.2% of 8th graders scored proficient or better on the ISA science assessment, outperforming the state averages. The school's performance has also shown steady improvement over the past few years, with its ELA proficiency rate increasing from 40.7% in 2023-2024 to 65.5% in 2024-2025.
Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (47.89% in 2023-2024), East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School is effectively supporting its economically disadvantaged students and providing a high-quality education. The school's strong academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and steady improvement over time make it a standout institution in the East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 district.
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