Nishimoto Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/nishimoto

704 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Nishimoto Elementary School, located at 26460 Martin St. in Madera, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Madera Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and academic growth. By prioritizing core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, the faculty strives to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Nishimoto Elementary acts as a vital hub for the local community, promoting inclusivity and collaboration among students, families, and staff. The school focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop social-emotional skills, and achieve their full potential. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of Madera.

704

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nishimoto Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	659
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
659 (93.6%)
White
22 (3.1%)
Two or More
13 (1.8%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)664-8110
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/nishimoto
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	616
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 96