Nesbit Elementary School
Tel:
(650)637-4860
- Nesbit Elementary School serves 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Nesbit 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 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Nesbit Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Nesbit Elementary School's student population of 654 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 654 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Nesbit Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nesbit Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1241 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nesbit Elementary School is San Mateo County Rop (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is San Mateo County Special Education (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belmont Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 447 students
0.5 miles
525 Mid Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650)637-4820 0.5 K-5 447 - Redwood City San Mateo County Rop Vocational School
Grades: 11-12
0.6 miles
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650)598-2000 0.6 11-12 n/a - Redwood City San Mateo County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 156 students
0.6 miles
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650)802-5588 0.6 K-12 156 - San Mateo George Hall Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 444 students
1.2 miles
130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)312-7533 1.2 K-5 444 - San Carlos San Carlos Charter Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 380 students
1.3 miles
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650)508-7343 1.3 K-8 380
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