East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch

www.ecolomanelson.net

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School, located at 1602 Dixon Rd in Rock Falls, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a pre-K through 8th-grade institution, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and the transition to high school. The school is committed to academic growth and personal development, aiming to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for future success in a small-town setting.

The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing close relationships between staff, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while encouraging extracurricular participation, East Coloma-Nelson strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Its location in Rock Falls makes it a central hub for area youth, and the school continues to prioritize student engagement and school spirit as key components of its operational mission.

215

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	31
Two or More	8

White
176 (81.9 %)
Hispanic
31 (14.4 %)
Two or More
8 (3.7 %)

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:	East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20
Phone:	(815)625-4400
Website:	http://www.ecolomanelson.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 22