[2] In the past few years Nelsen has completed a major remodel with peaked roofs and a peaked entry arch complementing its original boxy building shapes.

Students feed from Benson Hill, Cascade, Renton Park, Talbot Hill and Tiffany Park elementary schools.

About half of the students from Talbot Hill elementary school also feeds into Nelsen.

[3] Steven Turner was named the Washington Middle Level Science Teacher of the Year by the Washington Science Teachers Association in October 2000.

[4] Brian Hoskins, Vocal Music, won a Renton Chamber of Commerce Ahead of the Class, Excellence In Education Award in May 2006.