Nuestro Elementary School serves 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Nuestro Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nuestro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nuestro Elementary School's student population of 185 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nuestro Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nuestro Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#2042 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuestro Elementary School's ranking?
Nuestro Elementary School is ranked #2042 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nuestro Elementary School often compared to?
Nuestro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butte Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Nuestro Elementary School?
185 students attend Nuestro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Nuestro Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nuestro Elementary School?
Nuestro Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nuestro Elementary School offer ?
Nuestro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nuestro Elementary School part of?
Nuestro Elementary School is part of Nuestro Elementary School District.
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