East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

Located at 1602 Dixon Road in Rock Falls, Illinois, East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 is an active, traditional public elementary district serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as a single-school district within a distant town setting in the broader Sterling metropolitan area, it offers focused early childhood, elementary, and middle-grades education outside of a supervisory union or charter structure. Community members, families, and educational researchers can access district services and information through their official website at ecolomanelson.net or by phone at (815) 625-4400.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 214 pupils, maintaining an even balance of 107 female and 107 male students. The student population is primarily composed of 156 White students and 49 Hispanic students, alongside multiracial and Black youth. Educational delivery and school operations are backed by a strong human resources footprint, featuring 36 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, nearly eight FTE instructional aides, and over 23 FTE support staff members. This dedicated team of more than 67 total FTE staff ensures a low student-to-teacher environment and comprehensive support services tailored to early childhood and middle-grade development.