Nelson Elementary

As a tiny K-5 school in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, Nelson Elementary hosts 95 students from grades pre-K through K, part of Grantsburg School District. That puts it 71% leaner than the typical public school in Wisconsin, which averages around 323 students.

Nelson Elementary is one of 5 schools operated by Grantsburg School District, a district that serves 1,926 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Nelson Elementary lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (86%). The remainder is composed of 11% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. Compared to Burnett County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Nelson Elementary has 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.8:1. The state averages about 14.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 51% of students at Nelson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Burnett County) logs that median household income runs about $62,819, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Nelson Elementary is one of 10 public schools in Burnett County (combined enrollment of about 2,909 students).

The closest other public school is Grantsburg Middle, roughly 4.6 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Five-year trend. Nelson Elementary's enrollment has edged down 21% since 2018, when it stood at 121 (now 95). The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 18.4:1 in 2018 to 11.9:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.