Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nordstrom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Nordstrom Elementary serves the eastern part of Morgan Hill, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 64.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 12.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nordstrom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Nordstrom Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nordstrom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nordstrom Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#1576 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nordstrom Elementary School's ranking?
Nordstrom Elementary School is ranked #1576 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nordstrom Elementary School often compared to?
Nordstrom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paradise Valley Engineering Academy, Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nordstrom Elementary School?
645 students attend Nordstrom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Nordstrom Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nordstrom Elementary School?
Nordstrom Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nordstrom Elementary School offer ?
Nordstrom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nordstrom Elementary School part of?
Nordstrom Elementary School is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
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