Chester W. Nimitz Elementary

545 East Cheyenne Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is a public school located in the Lakewood neighborhood of Sunnyvale, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Sunnyvale School District, the school is well-regarded for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The campus is designed to be a neighborhood hub, emphasizing strong community engagement and collaboration between parents, teachers, and local residents.

Academically, Nimitz Elementary focuses on developing well-rounded students by balancing core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities. The school promotes a culture of academic growth and social-emotional development, often integrating modern instructional strategies to meet the varying needs of its students. With a dedication to preparing children for success in middle school and beyond, the faculty emphasizes both fundamental skills and the critical thinking necessary for students to thrive in a global community.

350

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	134
Black	10
Asian	122
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
134 (38.3%)
Asian
122 (34.9%)
White
46 (13.1%)
Two or More
37 (10.6%)
Black
10 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)736-2180
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 68

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 72