Nokomis Elementary School
Tel:
(707)472-5550
- Nokomis Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Nokomis Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nokomis Elementary School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 401 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nokomis Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nokomis Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #8436 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 20% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ukiah Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nokomis Elementary School is South Valley High (Continuation School) (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is River Oak Charter (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Yokayo Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ukiah Yokayo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 520 students
0.6 miles
790 S. Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707)472-5690 0.6 K-6 520 - Ukiah Grace Hudson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 458 students
0.8 miles
251 Jefferson Ln.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707)472-5460 0.8 K-5 458 - Ukiah South Valley High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 141 students
0.9 miles
445 S. Dora St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707)472-5150 0.9 9-12 141 - Ukiah River Oak Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 239 students
1.1 miles
555 Leslie St.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707)467-1855 1.1 K-8 239 - Ukiah Oak Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 485 students
1.5 miles
400 Oak Manor Dr.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707)472-5180 1.5 K-6 485
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