East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 · East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20
#1125 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#32472 of 50,301 nationally
About East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is a public elementary located in Rock Falls, in the East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 214 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1125th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 214.
There are 7 schools in Rock Falls; East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students · 2.3 km away
Lincoln Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
277 students · 2.7 km away
Dillon Elementary School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students · 3.2 km away
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
530 students · 3.4 km away
Rock Falls Middle School
Rock Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
246 students · 3.4 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
450 students · 3.5 km away
Challand Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students · 3.7 km away
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students · 3.8 km away
Franklin Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
407 students · 4.3 km away
Washington Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
394 students · 4.6 km away
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Pearl City Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch a good school?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch has a Success Index (US) of 39.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1125 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch ranks #1125 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #32472 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch had 214 students in 2025.
Is East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch a elementary school or a high school?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.