JOHN NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John Nelson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 424 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 25 teachers, John Nelson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

John Nelson Elementary School is a public school located in the Midtown district of Rockford, Illinois, serving students within the Rockford Public School District 205. The school is situated in a residential area of the city and is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As part of the Rockford district, the school focuses on implementing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of the local community.

The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing student development through structured classroom instruction and community engagement. Like many schools in the district, John Nelson Elementary prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare its students for middle school transitions. Families residing in the 61104 area rely on the school for accessible public education, with a commitment to maintaining academic progress and creating a positive school culture for its student body.

For more information, contact John Nelson Elem School at (815) 229-2190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.