Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Public K-6

 8140 S. Vicki Dr.
       Whittier, CA  90606-3040


(562) 692-0615

District: Los Nietos

SchoolDigger Rank:
1707th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,448 Help


Students who attend Ada S. Nelson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Nietos Middle
High:    Pioneer High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.9%
Asian:
2.4%
White:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Compare Details Ada S. Nelson Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Los Nietos School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Ada S. Nelson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Los Nietos School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.9%), Asian (2.4%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ada S. Nelson Elementary is 23.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Los Nietos School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ada S. Nelson Elementary is $8,448, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Los Nietos School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ada S. Nelson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ada S. Nelson Elementary 1707th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Ada S. Nelson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Los Nietos:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Nietos 523rd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ada S. Nelson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.95 3421st 4809 28.9%
2005 36.19 2940th 4822 39.0%
2006 36.11 2928th 4818 39.2%
2007 43.78 2685th 5113 47.5%
2008 48.22 2482nd 5113 51.5%
2009 48.51 2577th 5193 50.4%
2010 39.63 3195th 5314 39.9%
2011 38.45 3352nd 5377 37.7%
2012 33.95 3670th 5390 31.9%
2013 36.99 3528th 5530 36.2%
2015 34.69 3351st 5611 40.3%
2016 50.88 2450th 5614 56.4%
2017 60.40 1996th 5692 64.9%
2018 50.32 2557th 5662 54.8%
2019 56.63 2222nd 5789 61.6%
2021 42.57 740th 1417 47.8%
2022 67.02 1737th 5883 70.5%
2023 66.97 1701st 5848 70.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.38 513th 3246 84.2%
2019 85.49 241st 3275 92.6%
2021 58.86 132nd 602 78.1%
2023 76.00 344th 3240 89.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.99 1395th 5084 72.6%
2019 74.65 939th 5173 81.8%
2021 69.46 241st 1110 78.3%
2022 79.44 780th 5264 85.2%
2023 78.36 834th 5355 84.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.15 15th 356 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.78 2508th 5413 53.7%
2019 54.49 2252nd 5492 59.0%
2021 39.41 706th 1267 44.3%
2022 66.77 1653rd 5635 70.7%
2023 62.01 1843rd 5595 67.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.40 972nd 2585 62.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 2529th 5431 53.4%
2019 56.04 2140th 5510 61.2%
2021 46.35 610th 1272 52.0%
2022 64.31 1762nd 5663 68.9%
2023 69.77 1508th 5627 73.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.03 1322nd 4830 72.6%
2019 72.79 1022nd 4963 79.4%
2022 82.02 672nd 5084 86.8%
2023 82.42 634th 5079 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ada S. Nelson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 67 7 11 404 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1989 52 11 10 427 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1990 46 15 15 431 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1991 56 4 13 459 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1992 49 2 16 472 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 37 4 14 451 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 23 4 9 506 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1995 32 6 10 516 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 32 6 10 516 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 21 4 20 539 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 15 9 6 482 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 13 5 6 519 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 13 4 5 525 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 21 8 9 514 1 n/a n/a 1 554
2002 20 7 6 524 1 n/a n/a 1 559
2003 20 7 6 524 1 n/a n/a 1 559
2004 35 4 8 488 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2005 29 3 7 495 2 n/a n/a 0 536
2006 21 4 9 469 2 n/a n/a 3 508
2007 18 3 4 499 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 18 2 6 484 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 18 4 2 485 1 0 0 0 510
2010 15 4 4 549 1 0 0 0 573
2011 11 2 4 496 3 0 1 0 517
2012 9 1 3 423 66 0 0 0 502
2013 3 0 4 503 8 0 0 0 518
2014 2 0 2 453 2 1 2 0 462
2015 7 2 1 383 2 1 1 0 397
2016 8 1 4 414 1 0 1 0 429
2017 4 1 3 424 0 0 4 0 436
2018 4 3 3 397 0 0 2 0 409
2019 6 4 6 391 0 0 0 0 407
2020 4 5 6 371 0 2 0 0 388
2021 5 5 6 354 0 0 0 0 370
2022 2 2 7 355 1 0 2 0 369
2023 7 4 9 355 2 0 5 0 382

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 Ada S. Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 21.0 23.2 n/a
1989 501 20.0 25.0 n/a
1990 507 20.5 24.7 n/a
1991 532 21.0 25.3 n/a
1992 539 21.3 25.3 69
1993 506 20.0 25.3 74.1
1994 542 20.0 27.1 79.5
1995 565 21.0 26.9 83
1996 565 21.0 26.9 83
1997 584 24.0 24.3 86.3
1998 512 25.0 20.5 87.3
1999 544 25.0 21.8 85.8
2000 548 25.0 21.9 83
2001 554 25.0 22.2 73.4
2002 559 26.0 21.5 99.6
2003 559 26.0 21.5 99.6
2004 536 26.0 20.6 99.4
2005 536 25.0 21.4 99.4
2006 508 23.0 22.1 100
2007 527 22.1 23.8 99.4
2008 512 27.0 19.0 99.4
2009 510 24.0 19.2 99.4
2010 573 26.0 22.0 99.5
2011 517 n/a n/a 99.4
2012 502 17.0 29.5 99.4
2013 518 17.0 30.4 99
2014 462 17.0 27.1 99.4
2015 397 14.0 28.3 79.3
2016 429 15.0 28.6 88.1
2017 436 16.8 25.9 88.8
2018 409 16.0 25.5 83.4
2019 407 14.0 29.0 82.3
2020 388 n/a n/a 74.2
2021 370 14.0 26.4 74.9
2022 369 15.5 23.8 77.8
2023 382 15.9 23.9 77.5

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 Ada S. Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 21.0 23.2 n/a
1989 501 20.0 25.0 n/a
1990 507 20.5 24.7 n/a
1991 532 21.0 25.3 n/a
1992 539 21.3 25.3 69
1993 506 20.0 25.3 74.1
1994 542 20.0 27.1 79.5
1995 565 21.0 26.9 83
1996 565 21.0 26.9 83
1997 584 24.0 24.3 86.3
1998 512 25.0 20.5 87.3
1999 544 25.0 21.8 85.8
2000 548 25.0 21.9 83
2001 554 25.0 22.2 73.4
2002 559 26.0 21.5 99.6
2003 559 26.0 21.5 99.6
2004 536 26.0 20.6 99.4
2005 536 25.0 21.4 99.4
2006 508 23.0 22.1 100
2007 527 22.1 23.8 99.4
2008 512 27.0 19.0 99.4
2009 510 24.0 19.2 99.4
2010 573 26.0 22.0 99.5
2011 517 n/a n/a 99.4
2012 502 17.0 29.5 99.4
2013 518 17.0 30.4 99
2014 462 17.0 27.1 99.4
2015 397 14.0 28.3 79.3
2016 429 15.0 28.6 88.1
2017 436 16.8 25.9 88.8
2018 409 16.0 25.5 83.4
2019 407 14.0 29.0 82.3
2020 388 n/a n/a 74.2
2021 370 14.0 26.4 74.9
2022 369 15.5 23.8 77.8
2023 382 15.9 23.9 77.5

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

Ada S. Nelson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%2.0%0.0%6.0%92.0%98.0%98.0%92.0%94.0%
201382.0%1.0%0.0%16.0%85.0%97.0%99.0%84.0%85.0%
201579.0%0.0%0.0%21.0%91.0%100.0%100.0%88.0%86.0%
201692.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%97.0%98.0%100.0%95.0%96.0%
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%
201996.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ada S. Nelson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,448

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ada S. 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 2222nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1701st of 5848 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)5045.1
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Nietos)46.141.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)5853.1
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Nietos)4843
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)53.254.8
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Nietos)47.144
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)42.658.5
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Nietos)47.445.5
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)4651.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Nietos)46.157.8
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)4233.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Nietos)34.632.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)2629.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Los Nietos)24.631.1
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)55.760.4
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Nietos)46.752
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ada S. Nelson Elementary)45.955.8
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Nietos)36.536.1
 0.4%
   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 Students407382
 6.1%
African American44
American Indian02
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic391355
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White67
 16.7%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%77.5%
 4.8%


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Students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Ada S. Nelson Elementary ranks 1707th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Ada S. Nelson Elementary.

Students who attend Ada S. Nelson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Nietos Middle
High : Pioneer High


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