N O NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

N O Nelson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Edwardsville CUSD 7 school district, located in Edwardsville, IL with about 327 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 19 teachers, N O Nelson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

N.O. Nelson Elementary School, located at 1225 W. High St. in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a prominent school within the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Situated in a historic area, the school is named after Nelson Orion Nelson, a 19th-century industrialist who founded the nearby Leclaire neighborhood and built the original N.O. Nelson Manufacturing Company complex. Today, the school benefits from this unique heritage, often incorporating the history of the Leclaire district into its educational identity while serving as a foundational pillar for local families.

Academically, N.O. Nelson Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and active parent involvement, which helps create a collaborative partnership between home and the classroom. By utilizing the resources of the larger Edwardsville district—which is highly regarded for its academic rigor—N.O. Nelson provides its students with a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact N O Nelson Elem School at (618) 656-8480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.