Summary:
Zip code 95317, serving the rural community of El Nido, California, contains a single K-8 school, El Nido Elementary, which also functions as its own district for 156 students.
This school demonstrates a significant strength in fostering excellent daily attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.9% that is far better than the state average, a notable achievement given the high rate of economic disadvantage among its students. Academically, performance is mixed; while 8th graders excel in English Language Arts, outperforming the state, proficiency in math and science is near or slightly below state averages, and results vary considerably between different grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years but showed improvement from the 2023 to the 2024 school year.
With per-student spending well above typical California levels, the school is a well-resourced hub for its small, rural community. Parents can expect a close-knit educational environment that successfully prioritizes student engagement and attendance. The key areas for community focus would be supporting more consistent academic outcomes across all grades and subjects, building on the clear successes seen in the upper grades and the exceptional attendance culture.
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