John H. Nuffer Elementary

14821 South Jersey Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650

www.nufferelementary.org

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John H. Nuffer Elementary, located in Norwalk, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. Its mission focuses on cultivating a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to enhance the learning experience. Beyond the traditional curriculum, Nuffer Elementary integrates technology and various enrichment opportunities to support diverse learning styles. With a goal of promoting both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.

316

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H. Nuffer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	277
Black	7
Asian	14
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
277 (87.7%)
Asian
14 (4.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.2%)
Black
7 (2.2%)
White
4 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-4060
Website:	http://www.nufferelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 62

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 2