Nelson Prairie School vs Spencer Pointe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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 Pointe
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
437 students
| Measure | Nelson Prairie School New Lenox, Illinois | Spencer Pointe New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 2,303 | #487 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13304 of 50,301 | #17314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 388 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Prairie School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 61.3).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 13.7%).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.5).
- •Spencer Pointe is the larger school with 437 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 Pointe?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Prairie School ranks higher (67.2 vs 61.3 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 Nelson Prairie School and Spencer Pointe?
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 Pointe: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Prairie School and Spencer Pointe rank in Illinois?
Nelson Prairie School is 353rd of 2,303 and Spencer Pointe is 487th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).