J B Nelson Elem School
Batavia, IL · Batavia USD 101 · Grades K - 5
459th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
J B Nelson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks J B Nelson Elem School 459th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
J B Nelson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
J B Nelson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 477 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 65.8% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 17.8% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Black | 9.1% | 6.5% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 5.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.2% | ▲ 2.3 pts |
Homes near J B Nelson Elem School
Typical home value $466K in zip 60510 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near J B Nelson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Louise White Elem SchoolBatavia USD 101 · 0.9 mi away348th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 63% - 8Alice Gustafson Elem SchoolBatavia USD 101 · 1.3 mi away423rd of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 62% - 9H C Storm Elem SchoolBatavia USD 101 · 1.4 mi away380th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 65% - 9Hoover Wood Elem SchoolBatavia USD 101 · 1.5 mi away352nd of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 67% - 7Western Avenue Elem SchoolGeneva CUSD 304 · 2.2 mi away652nd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 44% - 4Schneider Elem SchoolAurora West USD 129 · 2.3 mi away1,413th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 31% - 7Harrison Street Elem SchoolGeneva CUSD 304 · 2.9 mi away810th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 10Grace McWayne Elementary SchoolBatavia USD 101 · 3.1 mi away178th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J B Nelson Elem School in?
J B Nelson Elem School is part of the Batavia USD 101 district in Batavia, Illinois.
Is J B Nelson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J B Nelson Elem School 459th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of J B Nelson Elem School?
White 66%, Hispanic 18%, Black 7%, Two or more races 6% (477 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J B Nelson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60510 is $466K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.