V H Nelson Elementary School

8901 North Ozanam Ave, Niles, IL 60714 | (847) 965-0050
  • Grades: KG-6
  • Student Enrollment: 596
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 8901 N Ozanam Ave, Niles, IL 60714
  • Principal or Admin: Larry Mishkin
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 596
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.7
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 288 (48.3%)
  • Females: 279 (46.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 31 (5.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 238 (39.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 269 (45.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
V H Nelson Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black152.5%
Asian13422.5%
Hispanic15926.7%
White25943.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For V H Nelson Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten6811.4%
1st Grade7512.6%
2nd Grade8914.9%
3rd Grade10617.8%
4th Grade8213.8%
5th Grade8213.8%
6th Grade9415.8%
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.7%
District:
95.0%
State:
93.9%
Teacher Credentials (2010)
Percent of Classes Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
2.9%
District:
3.6%
State:
0.7%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 10, 2009
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