N O Nelson Elem School

N O Nelson Elem School is a medium-sized primary school in Edwardsville, Illinois, one of the schools within Edwardsville CUSD 7. The school caters to 347 students in grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 13 schools in Edwardsville CUSD 7 (7,060 students total), N O Nelson Elem School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, N O Nelson Elem School lists that 65% of the student body identifies as White; the rest consists of 12% multiracial, 12% Black, 10% Hispanic. By comparison, Madison County as a whole is about 83% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, N O Nelson Elem School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.3:1. The state averages around 13.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 33% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Madison County (around 46%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Madison County) records that the typical household earns roughly $75,793 per year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Madison County runs 84 public schools (combined enrollment of about 35,253 students), of which N O Nelson Elem School is one.

The closest other public school is Woodland Elementary School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at N O Nelson Elem School has edged up 6%, going from 327 students in 2018 to 347 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 72% to 65% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 16.4:1 in 2018 to 18.3:1 today.

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