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N O Nelson Elementary School vs. Ellis Elementary School

Should you attend N O Nelson Elementary School or Ellis Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
N O Nelson Elementary School
1225 W High St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Ellis Elementary School
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
N O Nelson Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ellis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-2
PK-3
Total Students
327 students
341 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at N O Nelson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ellis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at N O Nelson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ellis Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at N O Nelson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ellis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at N O Nelson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#2020 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ellis Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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20-24%
(Top 50% in IL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of N O Nelson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ellis Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
61
Kindergarten Students
105
64
Grade 1 Students
97
78
Grade 2 Students
92
75
Grade 3 Students
-
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at N O Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ellis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at N O Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ellis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at N O Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ellis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
70%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at N O Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ellis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at N O Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ellis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of N O Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ellis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at N O Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ellis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at N O Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ellis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harmony Emge School District 175 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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