At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
479
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
64%+10.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
V H Nelson Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Niles, Illinois. The school enrolls 479 students. It is part of the East Maine SD 63 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEast Maine SD 63
County17031
CityNiles
ZIP60714
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171314001553
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment479
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino38.2%
Black / African American16.7%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races11.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
38.2%
Black
16.7%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
11.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.