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Nelson Ridge School

2470 Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451, United States

+1 (815) 462-2870

2.3

Overall Rating

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Nelson Ridge School Overview

About This School

Nelson Ridge School is a public middle in New Lenox, Illinois, serving 432 students in grades Grade 4-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 46% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 22 teachers while managing a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The student body is composed of 52% female and 48% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or More Races, 1% Asian, and 1% Black.

432

Total Students

Grade 4-6

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts46%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 4-6

County

Will County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Nelson Ridge School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

46%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 36%State Avg: 28%

N/A

Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.4:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

Students per Counselor

Nelson Ridge School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor:1

Nelson Ridge School Student Demographics

Student Body

47.69%

Male

52.31%

Female

Total Enrollment: 432 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White80.79%

Hispanic14.35%

Asian0.69%

Black1.16%

Two or More Races3.01%

Native American0%

Nelson Ridge School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson Ridge School

Q: What is Nelson Ridge School?

A: Nelson Ridge School is a middle public located in New Lenox.

Q: How many students attend Nelson Ridge School?

A: Nelson Ridge School has approximately 432 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Ridge School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Ridge School is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Nelson Ridge School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Nelson Ridge School - New Lenox, IL

Quick Facts about Nelson Ridge School
School Name	Nelson Ridge School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 4-6
Location	2470 Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451, New Lenox, IL
County	Will County
Phone	+1 (815) 462-2870
Total Students	432
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	2.3/10
ELA Proficiency	46%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Ridge School

What is Nelson Ridge School?

Nelson Ridge School is a middle public located in New Lenox.

How many students attend Nelson Ridge School?

Nelson Ridge School has approximately 432 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Ridge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Ridge School is 19:1.

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