J B NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
J B Nelson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Batavia USD 101 school district, located in Batavia, IL with about 423 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 28 teachers, J B Nelson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
J.B. Nelson Elementary School, located in Batavia, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of Batavia Public School District 101. The school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment where academic excellence and social-emotional growth are prioritized. With a focus on the "whole child," the school utilizes a collaborative teaching approach that encourages students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and engaged citizens within their local community.
The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which help create a welcoming atmosphere for families. J.B. Nelson offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for enrichment, physical education, and the arts. By maintaining high expectations and providing targeted support for individual student needs, the school aims to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success while cultivating a positive and inclusive culture where every student feels valued.
For more information, contact J B Nelson Elem School at (630) 937-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Batavia, IL 60510-2762
(630) 937-8400
J B NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Batavia, IL with about 423 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Batavia USD 101
- Total Students:
- 423
- Teachers:
- 28.37
- 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 423 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J B NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.