Nestor Language Academy Charter

www.sbusd.org/nestor/site/default.asp

Charter School 1,079 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Nestor Language Academy Charter, located in San Diego’s South Bay Union School District, is a specialized public charter school dedicated to academic excellence through a dual-language focus. The academy emphasizes bilingualism and biliteracy, providing students with a robust curriculum that integrates rigorous core subjects with language immersion. By fostering an environment that celebrates cultural diversity, the school prepares students to navigate and succeed in a globalized world, ensuring they become proficient in both English and Spanish.

Beyond its language-focused curriculum, Nestor Language Academy is deeply rooted in community engagement and student-centered learning. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for all students while providing the necessary support systems to ensure individual growth and development. With a commitment to innovation and character building, the academy strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens who are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

1,079

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nestor Language Academy Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	1,011
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,011 (93.7%)
White
44 (4.1%)
Asian
8 (0.7%)
Two or More
8 (0.7%)
Black
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	South Bay Union
Phone:	(619)628-0900
Website:	http://www.sbusd.org/nestor/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,079
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	141

* 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 139

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 123