Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-8, El Nido Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Nido Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Nido Elementary School's student population of 148 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Nido Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Nido Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5622 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Nido Elementary School's ranking?
El Nido Elementary School is ranked #5622 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Nido Elementary School?
148 students attend El Nido Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of El Nido Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Nido Elementary School?
El Nido Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does El Nido Elementary School offer ?
El Nido Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is El Nido Elementary School part of?
El Nido Elementary School is part of El Nido Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School (District Closure 28-29)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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