Nelson Prairie School

www.nlsd122.org

388 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Nelson Prairie School, located at 2366 Nelson Rd in New Lenox, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving students within the New Lenox School District 122. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, typically focusing on early childhood and primary grade levels. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young students for long-term success as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Nelson Prairie School is recognized for its commitment to creating a community-oriented atmosphere. It places a strong emphasis on collaborative partnerships between teachers, students, and families to help address the unique needs of each learner. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern educational standards, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where children can build confidence and curiosity during their formative years.

388

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson Prairie School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	43
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	10

White
328 (84.5%)
Hispanic
43 (11.1%)
Two or More
10 (2.6%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Lenox SD 122
Phone:	(815)462-2874
Website:	http://www.nlsd122.org
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 138