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East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

Public school district · Rock Falls, IL · NCES 1701411

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At a glance

Reported students

214

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

1

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$19,684

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$12,888

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
230
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1

What current records say about East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 operates 1 current public-school records serving grades PK–08 in Rock Falls, Illinois. NCES reports 214 students and 18 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Illinois agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 750 of 854 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $19,684 in current expenditure per pupil and $12,888 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 247 of 843 in Illinois. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
3.5%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
19.1%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
18
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$4,232,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

Rock Falls, Illinois

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 41.7750, -89.6645

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White72.9%
  • Hispanic22.9%
  • Black0.5%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary121411.9:10

Explore schools in East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

1 current directory entries

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Showing 1–1 of 1 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchElementaryPK–0821411.9:1

Cities served by East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

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Frequently asked questions about East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

How many schools are in East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20?

East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 has 1 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary.

How many students attend East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20?

NCES reports 214 students for 2024–25, served by 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 750 of 854 Illinois agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 230 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20?

The district-wide ratio is 11.9:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $19,684 in current expenditure per pupil, including $12,888 for instruction. That ranks 247 of 843 comparable Illinois agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

How do I find my assigned school in East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (815) 625-4400 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

Nearby school districts

Regular Illinois districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.