Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School

545 E. Cheyenne Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

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Top 20%

Tel: (408) 736-2180

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Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

517 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#553 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

36%

12%

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Hispanic

26%

56%

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Black

White

30%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cupertino Union School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School's ranking?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School?

517 students attend Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School offer ?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School part of?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education