Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. R. Nelson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. R. Nelson Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W. R. Nelson Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W. R. Nelson Elementary School often compared to?
W. R. Nelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tustin Ranch Elementary School, Red Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend W. R. Nelson Elementary School?
498 students attend W. R. Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of W. R. Nelson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. R. Nelson Elementary School?
W. R. Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does W. R. Nelson Elementary School offer ?
W. R. Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W. R. Nelson Elementary School part of?
W. R. Nelson Elementary School is part of Tustin Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of School
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last day of School
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
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