V H Nelson Elem School
Niles, IL · East Maine SD 63 · Grades K - 5
1,306th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▼ Declining
V H Nelson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks V H Nelson Elem School 1,306th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — declining.
V H Nelson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
V H Nelson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 476 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.7% | 36.1% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 45.0% | 34.0% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Asian | 17.6% | 19.1% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 8.6% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near V H Nelson Elem School
Typical home value $412K in zip 60714 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near V H Nelson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Melzer SchoolEast Maine SD 63 · 0.6 mi away716th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 6Washington Elem SchoolEast Maine SD 63 · 0.9 mi away894th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 47% - 8Hynes Elem SchoolGolf ESD 67 · 0.9 mi away555th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 62% - 9Hoffman Elem SchoolGlenview CCSD 34 · 1.5 mi away218th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 10Eugene Field Elem SchoolPark Ridge CCSD 64 · 1.6 mi away160th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 72% - 5Mark Twain Elem SchoolEast Maine SD 63 · 1.6 mi away1,143rd of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 7Clarence E Culver SchoolNiles ESD 71 · 1.6 mi away757th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 43% - –Henking Elem SchoolGlenview CCSD 34 · 1.8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is V H Nelson Elem School in?
V H Nelson Elem School is part of the East Maine SD 63 district in Niles, Illinois.
Is V H Nelson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks V H Nelson Elem School 1,306th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of V H Nelson Elem School?
Hispanic 36%, White 34%, Asian 19%, Two or more races 9% (476 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near V H Nelson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60714 is $412K 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.