J B Nelson Elem School

jbn.bps101.net

447 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

447

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J B Nelson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	80
Black	27
Asian	13
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
302 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
80 (17.9 %)
Black
27 (6.0 %)
Two or More
24 (5.4 %)
Asian
13 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Batavia USD 101
Phone:	(630)937-8400
Website:	http://jbn.bps101.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 61