Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School

1620 Temple Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School serves 742 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School's student population of 742 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
742 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
52%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
15%
12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School?
742 students attend Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School?
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School offer ?
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School part of?
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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