Nesbit Elementary School
Tel:
(650)637-4860
- Nesbit Elementary School serves 632 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Nesbit Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Nesbit Elementary School's student population of 632 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 632 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nesbit Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nesbit Elementary School is 0.75, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1215 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| 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 | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 24% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 34% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 448 students
0.5 miles
525 Mid Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650)637-4820 0.5 K-5 448 - Redwood City San Mateo County Rop Vocational School
Magnet 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 | 173 students
0.6 miles
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650)802-5588 0.6 K-12 173 - San Mateo George Hall Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
1.2 miles
130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)312-7533 1.2 K-5 428 - San Carlos San Carlos Charter Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 371 students
1.3 miles
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650)508-7343 1.3 K-8 371
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