Nelson Elementary School
Nelson Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 49%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nelson Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nelson Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
24%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Nelson Elementary School?
473 students attend Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Nelson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Elementary School?
Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nelson Elementary School part of?
Nelson Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.
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