About Nelson School
Nelson School is a small rural school with an enrollment of 75 students in grades K-5. The school excels in creating a family atmosphere through multi-grade classrooms, the implementation of an all school theme, and close interaction between classes. The 2013-2014 school year welcomed students from Sullivan to the Nelson School community. Since that time, both communities have worked collaboratively to support the Nelson Elementary School. With our recent expansion (March, 2018), the school has facilities to serve both communities for the foreseeable future.
In addition to academic subjects, Nelson offers music, art, physical education, Spanish, Nature Studies and after school instrumental lessons. Our students are supported by Title I services in reading and math, a special education teacher, a school counselor, an occupational therapist, a speech therapist, and a school nurse.
The efforts of the staff to establish a productive and nurturing learning environment for children are greatly aided by strong community involvement and support. Nelson School is a place where there is a strong emphasis on basic skills, where there is excitement about learning, where there are high and clear expectations for performance, and where children are challenged to reach their full potential.