Nelson Elementary School serves 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nelson Elementary School's student population of 95 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nelson Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
95 students attend Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nelson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nelson Elementary School part of?
Nelson Elementary School is part of Grantsburg School District.
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