Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Lucille M. Nixon Elementary serves the southwest part of Stanford, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Most families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the school from the zone's edge, extending up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucille M. Nixon 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School's ranking?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School?
350 students attend Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School offer ?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School part of?
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 06, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2027 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 08, 2027 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 09, 2027 (Friday)
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