At a glance
Reported students
214
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
214
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch: 214 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Rock Falls. It is one of 1 current school records connected to East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20. NCES reports 214 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
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. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Elem School Elementary · Rock Falls ESD 13 | 03–05 | 258 | 1.4 mi |
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Sterling CUSD 5 | 03–05 | 277 | 1.7 mi |
| Dillon Elementary School Elementary · Rock Falls ESD 13 | KG–02 | 278 | 2 mi |
| Jefferson Elem School Elementary · Sterling CUSD 5 | PK–02 | 450 | 2.2 mi |
| Franklin Elem School Elementary · Sterling CUSD 5 | PK–02 | 407 | 2.7 mi |
| Washington Elem School Elementary · Sterling CUSD 5 | 03–05 | 394 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
What grades does East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch serve?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20.
How many students attend East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch reported 214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 230 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 214 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch in?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is part of East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20, based in Rock Falls, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Merrill Elem School (1.4 mi), Lincoln Elem School (1.7 mi), Dillon Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.