Goshen Elementary vs N O Nelson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goshen Elementary
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
346 students
N O Nelson Elem School
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
347 students
| Measure | Goshen Elementary Edwardsville, Illinois | N O Nelson Elem School Edwardsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 2,303 | #618 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3691 of 50,301 | #20536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 346 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Edwardsville | Edwardsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goshen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 56.6).
- •Goshen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 33.4%).
- •Goshen Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.3).
- •N O Nelson Elem School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 346.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goshen Elementary better than N O Nelson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Goshen Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 56.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Goshen Elementary and N O Nelson Elem School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Edwardsville and Edwardsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goshen Elementary: 346. N O Nelson Elem School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goshen Elementary and N O Nelson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Goshen Elementary is 76th of 2,303 and N O Nelson Elem School is 618th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).