Summary:
This analysis covers the single elementary school, El Nido Elementary, a K-8 school in the rural El Nido Elementary district, serving 156 students with a very high level of economic need.
El Nido Elementary has a standout strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.9%, which is dramatically better than the state average. Academically, the school's performance is near state averages in most subjects, which is notable given the student population's challenges. The school shows a clear positive trend in English Language Arts, with middle school students performing at or above state averages, though math and science scores are more variable across grade levels.
The school is very well-resourced, with per-student spending significantly above typical levels, which may be due to its small size. Its statewide ranking improved substantially in the most recent year, indicating positive momentum. For parents, this school represents a small, supportive environment with exceptional attendance and signs of strong academic growth in core subjects through the middle school grades, backed by considerable financial resources.
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