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Nelson Prairie School
New Lenox, Illinois · Grades 1 to 3 · New Lenox SD 122
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About Nelson Prairie School
Nelson Prairie School is a public school in New Lenox, Illinois, serving grades 1 through 3. Enrollment was 388 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in New Lenox. There are about 18.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (21.1 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Will County. It is one of 12 schools in New Lenox SD 122. Families comparing options will find 31 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 2366 Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (815) 462-2874 |
| School district | New Lenox SD 122 |
| Grades | 1 to 3 |
| Students (2024-25) | 388 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 21.1 |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Will County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 172814003777). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Nelson Ridge SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 6New Lenox · 0.1 miLa Petite AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to KNew Lenox · 1.3 miLincoln Way WestPublic · Grades 9 to 12New Lenox · 1.6 miSpencer PointePublic · Grades 1 to 3New Lenox · 2 miSpencer CrossingPublic · Grades 4 to 6New Lenox · 2 miArnold J Tyler SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 3New Lenox · 2.1 miSpencer TrailPublic · Grades KNew Lenox · 2.2 miBentley Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 6New Lenox · 2.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Nelson Prairie School serve?
Nelson Prairie School serves grades 1 through 3.
How many students attend Nelson Prairie School?
Nelson Prairie School reported 388 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Prairie School?
About 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 388 students and 21.1 teachers in federal data.
Is Nelson Prairie School a public or charter school?
Nelson Prairie School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Nelson Prairie School in?
Nelson Prairie School is part of New Lenox SD 122. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/new-lenox-sd-122/
Where is Nelson Prairie School located?
Nelson Prairie School is at 2366 Nelson Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451. The phone number is (815) 462-2874.
How many other schools are near Nelson Prairie School?
There are 31 other schools within 5 miles of Nelson Prairie School in our directory.
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