NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nelson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grantsburg School District school district, located in Grantsburg, WI with about 121 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 6 teachers, Nelson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Nelson Elementary, located in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Grantsburg School District, serving the educational needs of students in the local community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. By prioritizing small-town values and individualized attention, Nelson Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Grantsburg School District, which focuses on community involvement and student-centered instruction. Through its official website, http://www.gk12.net, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, event calendars, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Whether through classroom curriculum or extracurricular opportunities, Nelson Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the unique character and needs of the Grantsburg area.

For more information, contact Nelson Elementary at (715) 689-2421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11486 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840-7134
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NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grantsburg, WI with about 121 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
121
Teachers:
6.56
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 121 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.3%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.