Ada S. Nelson Elementary

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358 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ada S. Nelson Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving as part of the Los Nietos School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere. Its commitment to student development is reflected in its structured curriculum, which aims to prepare young learners for future academic success by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ada S. Nelson Elementary serves as a vital community hub within the Los Nietos area. The school prioritizes a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the district, the school works to integrate modern instructional strategies and student support services, striving to create an inclusive space where diverse learners can thrive and develop the skills necessary for their ongoing educational journey.

358

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	328
Black	7
Asian	13
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

Hispanic
328 (91.6%)
Asian
13 (3.6%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
White
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Los Nietos
Phone:	(562)692-0615
Website:	http://losnietosaes.losnietos.k12.ca.us/index.jsp
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 61

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 40