Nelson Prairie School vs Spencer Crossing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Prairie School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
388 students
Spencer Crossing
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
544 students
| Measure | Nelson Prairie School New Lenox, Illinois | Spencer Crossing New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #353 of 2,303 | #111 of 670 |
| National rank | #13304 of 50,301 | #3809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 388 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.2 vs 67.9).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Spencer Crossing does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Spencer Crossing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 13.7%).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.8).
- •Spencer Crossing is the larger school with 544 students compared with 388.
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 Nelson Prairie School better than Spencer Crossing?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nelson Prairie School and Spencer Crossing?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Prairie School: 388. Spencer Crossing: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Prairie School and Spencer Crossing rank in Illinois?
Nelson Prairie School is 353rd of 2,303 and Spencer Crossing is 111th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).