Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Public
Elementary Grades K–6
Part of Los Nietos
8140 South Vicki Dr., Whittier, CA 90606 · (562) 692-0615
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Academic performance
Math proficiency27%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 48.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
358Students enrolled
26:1Student–teacher ratio
84%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten61
Grade 156
Grade 253
Grade 344
Grade 452
Grade 552
Grade 640
Students
Hispanic · 92%328
Asian · 4%13
Black · 2%7
White · 1%4
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%3
Two or more races · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
370’20
369’21
382’22
378’23
358’24
Location
8140 South Vicki Dr. Whittier
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.