Nelson Elem
#508 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#35526 of 50,301 nationally
About Nelson Elem
Nelson Elem is a public elementary located in Haysville, in the Haysville school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 442 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 508th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 442.
There are 6 schools in Haysville; Nelson Elem ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 Nelson Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nelson Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Haysville Middle School
Haysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 1.4 km away
Rex Elem
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 1.6 km away
Freeman Elem
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 2.2 km away
Prairie Elementary School
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students · 2.3 km away
Haysville West Middle School
Haysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students · 2.5 km away
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students · 3.5 km away
Campus High Haysville
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,803 students · 3.8 km away
White Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 5.0 km away
Cessna Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 5.2 km away
Oaklawn Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Wheatland Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Riverview Elementary
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Valley Center Intermediate School
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
443 students
Indian Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
Sunflower Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Garden Plain Elem
Garden Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
445 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Elem a good school?
Nelson Elem has a Success Index (US) of 34.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #508 of 686 in Kansas. 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 Nelson Elem rank in Kansas?
Nelson Elem ranks #508 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #35526 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson Elem?
Nelson Elem had 442 students in 2025.
Is Nelson Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Nelson Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nelson Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.