EAST COLOMA - NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 school district, located in Rock Falls, IL with about 260 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School, located at 1602 Dixon Rd in Rock Falls, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a pre-K through 8th-grade institution, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and the transition to high school. The school is committed to academic growth and personal development, aiming to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for future success in a small-town setting.
The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing close relationships between staff, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while encouraging extracurricular participation, East Coloma-Nelson strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Its location in Rock Falls makes it a central hub for area youth, and the school continues to prioritize student engagement and school spirit as key components of its operational mission.
For more information, contact East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch at (815) 625-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rock Falls, IL 61071-1913
(815) 625-4400
EAST COLOMA - NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rock Falls, IL with about 260 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20
- Total Students:
- 260
- Teachers:
- 21.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 260 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST COLOMA - NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.