V H NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

V H Nelson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Maine SD 63 school district, located in Niles, IL with about 585 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, V H 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.

V.H. Nelson Elementary School, located at 8901 N. Ozanam Ave in Niles, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Maine School District 63. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the diverse needs of its student population. By emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while helping them become responsible members of the community.

The school community is characterized by a strong commitment to collaboration between faculty, staff, and families. V.H. Nelson utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles, often integrating modern technology and resources to enhance the classroom experience. Through its dedicated extracurricular programs and a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the institution strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their primary education.

For more information, contact V H Nelson Elem School at (847) 965-0050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.