Nelson Elementary

Public K-6

 330 N. CA Ave.
       La Puente, CA  91744-3718


(626) 933-8400

District: Hacienda la Puente Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4280th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Nelson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sparks Middle
High:    La Puente High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.3%
Asian:
3.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Compare Details Nelson Elementary ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 20th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Hacienda la Puente Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.83. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.3%), Asian (3.8%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary is 20.9, which is the 4th best among 22 elementary schools in the Hacienda la Puente Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Nelson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nelson Elementary 4280th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Nelson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hacienda la Puente Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Hacienda la Puente Unified 789th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nelson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.33 3284th 4809 31.7%
2005 27.03 3478th 4822 27.9%
2006 23.17 3790th 4818 21.3%
2007 20.41 4260th 5113 16.7%
2008 34.83 3283rd 5113 35.8%
2009 35.68 3326th 5193 36.0%
2010 33.36 3592nd 5314 32.4%
2011 42.93 3034th 5377 43.6%
2012 30.74 3890th 5390 27.8%
2013 37.16 3518th 5530 36.4%
2015 34.75 3344th 5611 40.4%
2016 36.30 3310th 5614 41.0%
2017 33.32 3574th 5692 37.2%
2018 35.51 3432nd 5662 39.4%
2019 22.95 4544th 5789 21.5%
2022 31.16 3773rd 5883 35.9%
2023 25.83 4267th 5848 27.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.59 2555th 3246 21.3%
2022 36.87 2050th 3311 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.52 2784th 5084 45.2%
2019 26.77 4110th 5173 20.5%
2022 38.84 3105th 5264 41.0%
2023 31.91 3735th 5355 30.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.65 3306th 5413 38.9%
2019 26.05 4148th 5492 24.5%
2022 36.43 3238th 5635 42.5%
2023 35.18 3336th 5595 40.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.13 2441st 2585 5.6%
2022 22.93 1868th 2227 16.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.44 3317th 5431 38.9%
2019 21.93 4481st 5510 18.7%
2022 30.00 3787th 5663 33.1%
2023 22.89 4444th 5627 21.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.51 2439th 4830 49.5%
2019 30.18 3682nd 4963 25.8%
2022 39.71 2924th 5084 42.5%
2023 33.85 3394th 5079 33.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nelson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 77 26 4 406 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1989 67 27 3 433 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 61 17 3 473 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 48 22 9 512 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1992 41 26 17 502 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1993 33 23 18 487 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 27 27 15 496 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1995 28 16 10 507 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 28 16 10 507 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 26 12 7 551 4 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 21 8 11 478 7 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 17 4 8 448 5 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 19 11 9 473 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 16 8 9 454 5 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 11 1 11 492 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 11 1 11 492 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 6 7 8 494 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 9 8 6 458 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 4 12 8 457 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2007 9 8 8 509 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2008 5 10 12 475 n/a n/a n/a 0 502
2009 8 7 15 473 0 1 0 0 504
2010 3 6 11 465 0 0 0 0 485
2011 2 9 9 403 0 1 0 0 424
2012 3 6 12 401 3 1 1 0 427
2013 4 6 14 396 2 1 1 0 424
2014 4 5 7 368 1 1 1 0 387
2015 5 4 9 362 1 2 0 0 383
2016 6 6 11 342 2 2 0 0 369
2017 3 5 11 341 1 2 0 0 363
2018 2 6 10 335 1 1 0 0 355
2019 4 6 10 290 1 1 0 0 312
2020 2 6 7 283 1 0 0 0 299
2021 0 4 8 252 1 0 0 0 265
2022 0 4 8 267 0 0 2 0 281
2023 1 2 12 293 0 0 6 0 314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 19.0 27.0 n/a
1989 530 20.1 26.3 n/a
1990 554 20.2 27.4 n/a
1991 591 22.2 26.6 n/a
1992 586 22.6 25.9 63.5
1993 562 23.0 24.4 51.4
1994 566 21.0 27.0 67.7
1995 563 21.0 26.8 74.4
1996 563 21.0 26.8 74.4
1997 600 23.0 26.1 80.8
1998 525 23.0 22.8 78.1
1999 482 24.0 20.1 85.5
2000 516 24.7 20.9 79.5
2001 492 26.0 18.9 77.4
2002 516 27.0 19.1 95
2003 516 27.0 19.1 95
2004 516 27.0 19.1 81.2
2005 482 25.4 19.0 82
2006 481 23.0 20.9 74.2
2007 534 26.2 20.4 81.5
2008 502 25.0 20.1 73.3
2009 504 24.0 20.2 81.5
2010 485 24.0 20.1 93.2
2011 424 n/a n/a 89.4
2012 427 19.0 22.4 99.3
2013 424 19.0 22.3 93.2
2014 387 17.0 22.7 94.3
2015 383 18.0 21.2 92.7
2016 369 16.0 23.0 91.9
2017 363 16.0 22.6 90.1
2018 355 15.0 23.6 88.5
2019 312 15.0 20.8 91.7
2020 299 n/a n/a 89.3
2021 265 12.0 22.0 92.5
2022 281 14.0 20.0 73.3
2023 314 15.0 20.9 75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 19.0 27.0 n/a
1989 530 20.1 26.3 n/a
1990 554 20.2 27.4 n/a
1991 591 22.2 26.6 n/a
1992 586 22.6 25.9 63.5
1993 562 23.0 24.4 51.4
1994 566 21.0 27.0 67.7
1995 563 21.0 26.8 74.4
1996 563 21.0 26.8 74.4
1997 600 23.0 26.1 80.8
1998 525 23.0 22.8 78.1
1999 482 24.0 20.1 85.5
2000 516 24.7 20.9 79.5
2001 492 26.0 18.9 77.4
2002 516 27.0 19.1 95
2003 516 27.0 19.1 95
2004 516 27.0 19.1 81.2
2005 482 25.4 19.0 82
2006 481 23.0 20.9 74.2
2007 534 26.2 20.4 81.5
2008 502 25.0 20.1 73.3
2009 504 24.0 20.2 81.5
2010 485 24.0 20.1 93.2
2011 424 n/a n/a 89.4
2012 427 19.0 22.4 99.3
2013 424 19.0 22.3 93.2
2014 387 17.0 22.7 94.3
2015 383 18.0 21.2 92.7
2016 369 16.0 23.0 91.9
2017 363 16.0 22.6 90.1
2018 355 15.0 23.6 88.5
2019 312 15.0 20.8 91.7
2020 299 n/a n/a 89.3
2021 265 12.0 22.0 92.5
2022 281 14.0 20.0 73.3
2023 314 15.0 20.9 75.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Nelson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201588.0%0.0%3.0%9.0%88.0%97.0%94.0%88.0%91.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202089.1%2.2%0.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nelson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4544th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4267th of 5848 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nelson Elementary)41.226.2
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hacienda la Puente Unified)5448.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary)41.223.3
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hacienda la Puente Unified)54.250.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nelson Elementary)20.618.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hacienda la Puente Unified)52.445.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary)11.831.3
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hacienda la Puente Unified)47.742.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nelson Elementary)30.629.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hacienda la Puente Unified)54.648.1
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary)12.26.8
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hacienda la Puente Unified)39.835.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Nelson Elementary)6.115.9
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (Hacienda la Puente Unified)34.832.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nelson Elementary)37.536.7
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hacienda la Puente Unified)51.846.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Elementary)37.528.6
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hacienda la Puente Unified)39.434.2
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312314
 0.6%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic290293
 1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White41
 75%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%75.8%
 15.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Elementary

Students at Nelson Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Nelson Elementary.

Nelson Elementary ranks 4280th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Nelson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sparks Middle
High : La Puente High


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