Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School
Tel:
(408)736-2180
- Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School serves 668 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 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 77%.
Top Placements
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School's student population of 668 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 668 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is 0.68, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1903 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 43% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cupertino Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 2,123 students
0.4 miles
1279 Sunnyvale-saratoga Rd.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)522-2400 0.4 9-12 2,123 - Sunnyvale North County Regional Occupational Program Vocational 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 | 1,191 student
0.5 miles
592 Dunholme Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408)732-3363 0.5 K-5 1,191 - Cupertino Homestead High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,452 students
1.0 miles
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)522-2500 1.0 9-12 2,452
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