Nohl Canyon Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 78%
- Reading Proficiency: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nohl Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nohl Canyon Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
524 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Nohl Canyon Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
26%
12%

Hispanic
22%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
42%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Nohl Canyon Elementary School?
524 students attend Nohl Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nohl Canyon Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nohl Canyon Elementary School?
Nohl Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nohl Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Nohl Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nohl Canyon Elementary School part of?
Nohl Canyon Elementary School is part of Orange Unified School District.
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