Ada S. Nelson Elementary School

About Ada S. Nelson Elementary School

Ada S. Nelson Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Seattle. It is a welcoming and vibrant learning community that serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Ada S. Nelson Elementary School strives to promote academic excellence, social responsibility, and cultural awareness.
Students at Ada S. Nelson Elementary School are provided with a rigorous academic curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. The school also offers a variety of enrichment programs and activities, including physical education, music, art, and technology. Teachers at Ada S. Nelson Elementary School are dedicated to helping students reach their highest potential and are committed to providing quality instruction and differentiated learning experiences.
The school is also dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. They offer a variety of programs and services to support the social and emotional needs of their students. Ada S. Nelson Elementary School is a place of learning and growth that is committed to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	8140 S. Vicki Dr. Whittier, CA 90606
Phone:	(562) 692-0615
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	370 students

Overview Ada S. Nelson Elementary School

Ada S. Nelson Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Ada S. Nelson Elementary School

Ada S. Nelson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ada S. Nelson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.