Louis B. Nettelhorst Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Lake View, Chicago. It is a part of the Chicago Public Schools school district. Its namesake is Louis Nettelhorst Sr., a German immigrant who once headed the Chicago Board of Education from 1888 to 1892.
Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nettelhorst Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nettelhorst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nettelhorst Elementary School's student population of 653 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
653 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
School Motto
We.Are.Nettelhorst.
School Rankings
Nettelhorst Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nettelhorst Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
55%
45%
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nettelhorst Elementary School's ranking?
Nettelhorst Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Nettelhorst Elementary School often compared to?
Nettelhorst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy, Harriet Tubman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nettelhorst Elementary School?
653 students attend Nettelhorst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Nettelhorst Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nettelhorst Elementary School?
Nettelhorst Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nettelhorst Elementary School offer ?
Nettelhorst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nettelhorst Elementary School part of?
Nettelhorst Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Nettelhorst Elementary School located?
Nettelhorst Elementary School is located in the Lake View East neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Lake View East.
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