Serving 156 students in grades Kindergarten-8, El Nido 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Nido Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire El Nido, CA school district, encompassing approximately 75.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 7.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Nido Elementary School's student population of 156 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Nido Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Nido Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
White
10%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Nido Elementary School's ranking?
El Nido Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Nido Elementary School?
156 students attend El Nido Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of El Nido Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Nido Elementary School?
El Nido Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Nido Elementary School offer ?
El Nido Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is El Nido Elementary School part of?
El Nido Elementary School is part of El Nido Elementary School District.
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