Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Nixon (Patricia) Elementary serves the southwest part of Cerritos, CA, within a 0.5 square mile attendance zone. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nixon (Patricia) 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
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
681 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#846 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
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)16.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School's ranking?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School is ranked #846 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School often compared to?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bragg Elementary School, Burbank (Luther) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School?
681 students attend Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School offer ?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School part of?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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