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Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
545 East Cheyenne Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087 · (408) 736-2180 · Part of Cupertino Union Elementary School District
Students
350
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 19 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 32.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency53%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 48.6%
Location
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545 East Cheyenne Dr., Sunnyvale
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten68
Grade 158
Grade 255
Grade 355
Grade 442
Grade 572
Enrollment over time
517’20
417’21
419’22
399’23
350’24
Down 32.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 38%Asian 35%White 13%Two or more races 11%Black 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.