Nelson Elementary

11486 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840

www.gk12.net

117 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

117

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
100 (85.5 %)
Two or More
10 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.4 %)
American Indian
3 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grantsburg School District
Phone:	(715)689-2421
Website:	http://www.gk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 61

Kindergarten 56