V H Nelson Elementary School

V H Nelson Elementary is a public school in Niles, IL.

Nelson Elementary has about 452 students enrolled.

Nelson Elementary in Niles has a 12-1 student teacher ratio and scores a B on Niche.com.

Nelson Elementary has extracurricular programs.

Nelson Elementary has a student teacher ratio of 12-1.

V H Nelson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

8901 N Ozanam Ave, Niles, IL

Washington Park Neighborhood

East Maine School District No. 63

452 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lauren Leitao

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
17%

Reading Proficiency
26%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

26%

Math Proficiency

17%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

244:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.6%

Male

49.4%

White

35.8%

Hispanic

32.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

19.5%

Two or more races

9.8%

Black

1.8%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/25/2024

They don’t have a lot of bells and whistles when it comes to extra curricular activities but they are only K-5. Kids at that age don’t need a lot to be happy and the sprinkled events they do have during the school year are enough. For example, fall fest, glow party, open houses, international night,...

4.0 other

12/20/2023

I attended a few years ago and loved it! I had one bad teacher in 2018-19 but the rest were amazing! Homework isn’t that bad and the only problem I had was with the former assistant principal who left

2.0 parent

11/1/2023

Horrible experience so far. Once vice principal changed everything went downhill. Teachers were good for a lil while but when it comes to older grades 2+ they do not care about the students. Kids grades are slipping in state tests and everyone including principal have a whatever attitude. Teacher an...

4.0 parent

3/11/2022

My son attended Nelson for 3 years . It was a great school! They are on too of everything . Remote learning was seamless and very organized as well . It’s a very diverse environment , which is nice and I liked that experience for my son . His teachers were amazing and the principal and assistant pri...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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Illinois Cook County Niles 60714 Washington Park

V H Nelson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Niles, IL and is served by the East Maine School District No. 63 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 452 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. V H Nelson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $433,141. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maine East High School, Niles West High School, Glenbrook South High School, and more. Learn more about what Niles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near V H Nelson Elementary School.

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