Schools in Nelson, Nebraska (2025)
3 schools · 236 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 69.
Nelson, in Nebraska, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 236 students. By level there are 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Nelson's schools is 69, below the Nebraska median of 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
2 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School (76.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Lawrence - Nelson High School (63.7, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School (123 students), Lawrence - Nelson High School (69 students), Lawrence - Nelson Middle School (44 students).
Ranked schools in Nelson
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Nebraska.
- 176Lawrence - Nelson Elementary SchoolNelson · Public Elementary30.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 123 students
- 264Lawrence - Nelson High SchoolNelson · Public High40.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 69 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School Nelson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.3 Top 25% | 30.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 123 |
| 2 | Lawrence - Nelson High School Nelson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.7 Top 50% | 40.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 69 |
Other schools in Nelson
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 2 schools in Nelson side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nelson?
Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Nelson with a Success Index (US) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Nelson?
Nelson has 3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 236 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Nelson?
The median Enrollment across schools in Nelson is 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.