V H Nelson Elementary School

Public K-5

 8901 N Ozanam Ave
       Niles, IL  60714-1711


(847) 965-0050

District: East Maine School District 63

SchoolDigger Rank:
883rd of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,140 Help


Students who attend V H Nelson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gemini Middle School
High:    Maine East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.8%
Hispanic:
32.9%
Asian:
19.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Compare Details V H Nelson Elementary School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the East Maine School District 63. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at V H Nelson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.8%), Hispanic (32.9%), Asian (19.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at V H Nelson Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the East Maine School District 63. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at V H Nelson Elementary School is $16,140, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the East Maine School District 63.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

V H Nelson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks V H Nelson Elementary School 883rd of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See V H Nelson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Maine School District 63:

SchoolDigger ranks East Maine School District 63 428th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for V H Nelson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.22 568th 2020 71.9%
2004 67.63 764th 2030 62.4%
2005 64.76 856th 2022 57.7%
2006 64.52 908th 2086 56.5%
2007 68.68 757th 2095 63.9%
2008 63.37 945th 2092 54.8%
2009 64.68 913th 2120 56.9%
2010 61.32 1015th 2139 52.5%
2011 59.66 1051st 2147 51.0%
2012 45.95 1390th 2166 35.8%
2013 48.10 1198th 2167 44.7%
2014 44.98 1215th 2093 41.9%
2015 33.86 1299th 2052 36.7%
2016 45.32 1052nd 2046 48.6%
2017 54.30 867th 2044 57.6%
2018 60.38 756th 2037 62.9%
2019 54.91 887th 2086 57.5%
2021 39.63 1059th 1948 45.6%
2022 43.86 1094th 2082 47.5%
2023 52.93 883rd 2077 57.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.03 64th 95 32.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.87 425th 718 40.8%
2019 36.38 507th 743 31.8%
2021 41.59 266th 537 50.5%
2022 46.14 345th 768 55.1%
2023 37.76 484th 788 38.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.90 234th 763 69.3%
2019 37.53 678th 1194 43.2%
2022 42.82 524th 1113 52.9%
2023 41.01 590th 1156 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 466th 1765 73.6%
2019 55.85 658th 1816 63.8%
2021 38.83 882nd 1514 41.7%
2022 50.08 772nd 1763 56.2%
2023 50.23 809th 1808 55.3%
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Rank History for Female students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.83 704th 1964 64.2%
2019 58.73 763rd 2019 62.2%
2021 38.27 963rd 1680 42.7%
2022 38.07 1130th 1970 42.6%
2023 50.79 877th 1957 55.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.83 371st 907 59.1%
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Rank History for Male students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.75 800th 1972 59.4%
2019 50.73 905th 2019 55.2%
2021 37.06 997th 1707 41.6%
2022 49.50 891st 1977 54.9%
2023 53.50 822nd 1984 58.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.24 125th 242 48.3%
2019 39.86 169th 243 30.5%
2022 18.26 197th 226 12.8%
2023 19.01 208th 237 12.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.99 641st 938 31.7%
2019 36.76 608th 955 36.3%
2021 28.29 569th 742 23.3%
2022 33.21 640th 954 32.9%
2023 45.30 483rd 970 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at V H Nelson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.01 629th 1463 57.0%
2019 42.37 877th 1462 40.0%
2021 33.55 916th 1308 30.0%
2022 28.58 1092nd 1425 23.4%
2023 41.79 840th 1419 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for V H Nelson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 477 6 134 19 3 n/a n/a 0 639
1989 467 7 159 22 n/a n/a n/a 0 655
1990 451 10 165 27 n/a n/a n/a 0 653
1991 419 10 146 25 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1992 415 13 127 25 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 383 9 127 28 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1994 403 9 139 37 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 404 8 175 44 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1996 404 8 175 44 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1997 435 8 169 59 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 431 8 196 8 51 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 414 9 192 66 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 450 6 204 80 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2001 363 1 136 88 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2002 290 8 115 88 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 290 8 115 88 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 318 13 110 112 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 322 19 111 117 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2006 291 16 111 119 1 n/a n/a 2 540
2007 272 14 114 116 0 n/a n/a 17 533
2008 274 17 129 117 0 n/a n/a 25 562
2009 261 14 137 148 0 n/a n/a 28 588
2010 259 15 134 159 0 n/a n/a 29 596
2011 258 20 121 165 1 0 15 0 580
2012 276 18 121 187 1 0 12 0 615
2013 263 13 117 201 2 0 17 0 613
2014 271 15 106 196 3 1 10 0 602
2015 294 17 102 139 36 2 15 0 605
2016 242 20 97 210 0 1 22 0 592
2017 234 14 84 205 0 2 38 0 577
2018 223 17 88 200 0 2 55 0 585
2019 204 17 94 198 0 2 57 0 572
2020 166 13 78 189 1 1 55 0 503
2021 146 10 80 159 1 1 55 0 452
2022 148 6 92 150 1 0 55 0 452
2023 160 8 87 147 1 0 44 0 447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at V H Nelson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 35.5 18.0 n/a
1989 655 34.5 18.9 n/a
1990 653 33.5 19.4 n/a
1991 600 34.0 17.6 n/a
1992 580 33.0 17.5 n/a
1993 547 30.0 18.2 n/a
1994 588 32.0 18.4 n/a
1995 631 34.9 18.1 n/a
1996 631 34.9 18.1 n/a
1997 671 35.0 19.2 n/a
1998 694 35.2 19.7 n/a
1999 681 35.8 19.0 n/a
2000 740 39.1 18.9 n/a
2001 588 33.0 17.8 n/a
2002 501 35.1 14.3 22
2003 501 35.1 14.3 22
2004 553 33.8 16.4 20.6
2005 569 30.5 18.7 22.3
2006 540 32.0 16.9 25.1
2007 533 24.0 22.2 30
2008 562 28.0 20.1 35.4
2009 588 35.0 16.8 36.3
2010 596 38.0 15.6 47.4
2011 580 37.0 15.6 49.1
2012 615 31.0 19.8 49.9
2013 613 44.0 13.9 58.1
2014 602 36.0 16.7 60.6
2015 605 41.0 14.7 59.7
2016 592 38.0 15.5 52.5
2017 577 42.0 13.7 57.7
2018 585 39.5 14.8 55.9
2019 572 40.9 13.9 52.4
2020 503 35.5 14.1 56.5
2021 452 n/a n/a n/a
2022 452 38.7 11.6 50.9
2023 447 36.8 12.1 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio V H Nelson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 35.5 18.0 n/a
1989 655 34.5 18.9 n/a
1990 653 33.5 19.4 n/a
1991 600 34.0 17.6 n/a
1992 580 33.0 17.5 n/a
1993 547 30.0 18.2 n/a
1994 588 32.0 18.4 n/a
1995 631 34.9 18.1 n/a
1996 631 34.9 18.1 n/a
1997 671 35.0 19.2 n/a
1998 694 35.2 19.7 n/a
1999 681 35.8 19.0 n/a
2000 740 39.1 18.9 n/a
2001 588 33.0 17.8 n/a
2002 501 35.1 14.3 22
2003 501 35.1 14.3 22
2004 553 33.8 16.4 20.6
2005 569 30.5 18.7 22.3
2006 540 32.0 16.9 25.1
2007 533 24.0 22.2 30
2008 562 28.0 20.1 35.4
2009 588 35.0 16.8 36.3
2010 596 38.0 15.6 47.4
2011 580 37.0 15.6 49.1
2012 615 31.0 19.8 49.9
2013 613 44.0 13.9 58.1
2014 602 36.0 16.7 60.6
2015 605 41.0 14.7 59.7
2016 592 38.0 15.5 52.5
2017 577 42.0 13.7 57.7
2018 585 39.5 14.8 55.9
2019 572 40.9 13.9 52.4
2020 503 35.5 14.1 56.5
2021 452 n/a n/a n/a
2022 452 38.7 11.6 50.9
2023 447 36.8 12.1 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

V H Nelson Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%15.2%99.8%99.8%
201699.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%16.2%99.3%83.2%16.2%
201798.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%12.4%98.1%98.5%11.9%
201899.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%14.0%99.2%99.5%13.8%
201997.2%96.5%96.5%96.5%14.6%96.9%97.2%14.3%
202195.9%96.1%96.1%96.1%95.2%95.7%95.9%
202298.2%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.2%97.4%98.7%
202397.6%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.2%97.4%98.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for V H Nelson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $735 (6.1%) $11,292 (93.9%) $12,027
2020 $951 (7.4%) $11,837 (92.6%) $12,788
2021 $958 (6.5%) $13,722 (93.5%) $14,680
2022 $958 (6.5%) $13,722 (93.5%) $14,680
2023 $1,153 (7.1%) $14,986 (92.9%) $16,140

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on V H Nelson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 887th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 883rd of 2077 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (V H Nelson Elementary School)23.125.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Maine School District 63)29.720.2
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (V H Nelson Elementary School)29.224.2
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Maine School District 63)42.530.9
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (V H Nelson Elementary School)40.940
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Maine School District 63)33.731.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (V H Nelson Elementary School)39.818.6
 21.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Maine School District 63)36.524.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (V H Nelson Elementary School)36.940.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Maine School District 63)46.239.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (V H Nelson Elementary School)35.727.4
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Maine School District 63)41.834.8
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (V H Nelson Elementary School)48.856.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (East Maine School District 63)63.753.9
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572447
 21.9%
African American178
 52.9%
American Indian01
Asian9487
 7.4%
Hispanic198147
 25.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White204160
 21.6%
Two or More Races5744
 22.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%59.7%
 7.3%


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Students at V H Nelson Elementary School are 36% White, 33% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended V H Nelson Elementary School.

Students who attend V H Nelson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gemini Middle School
High : Maine East High School

V H Nelson Elementary School ranks 883rd of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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