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Ada S. Nelson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
8140 South Vicki Dr., Whittier, CA 90606 · (562) 692-0615 · Part of Los Nietos Elementary School District
Students
358
Students per teacher
26:1
Free or reduced lunch
84%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Ada S. Nelson Elementary
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 26:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 48.6%
Location
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8140 South Vicki Dr., Whittier
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten61
Grade 156
Grade 253
Grade 344
Grade 452
Grade 552
Grade 640
Enrollment over time
370’20
369’21
382’22
378’23
358’24
Down 3.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 92%Asian 4%Black 2%White 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <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.