Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School
Tel:
(408)736-2180
- Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School serves 673 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School's student population of 673 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 673 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2039 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 44% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 32% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cupertino Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is Community Day (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cupertino Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sunnyvale Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 7 students
0.4 miles
589 W. Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)522-2233 0.4 9-12 7 - Sunnyvale Fremont High School Grades: 9-12 | 2022 students
0.4 miles
1279 Sunnyvale-saratoga Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)522-2400 0.4 9-12 2022 - Sunnyvale North County Regional Occupational Program Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
0.4 miles
589 W. Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)522-2200 0.4 9-12 n/a - Sunnyvale Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1174 students
0.5 miles
592 Dunholme Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)732-3363 0.5 K-5 1174 - Cupertino Homestead High School Grades: 9-12 | 2391 students
1.0 miles
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)522-2500 1.0 9-12 2391
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