Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nesbit Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Nesbit Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Belmont school district, encompassing approximately 20.7 square miles in Belmont, CA. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nesbit Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nesbit Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Nesbit Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nesbit Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#1710 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nesbit Elementary School's ranking?
Nesbit Elementary School is ranked #1710 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nesbit Elementary School often compared to?
Nesbit Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nesbit Elementary School?
566 students attend Nesbit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Nesbit Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nesbit Elementary School?
Nesbit Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nesbit Elementary School offer ?
Nesbit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nesbit Elementary School part of?
Nesbit Elementary School is part of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
First Day Back for Students
January 05, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 12, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day - Minimum Day
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
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