NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nelson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clovis Unified school district, located in Pinedale, CA with about 552 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Nelson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Nelson Elementary, located at 1336 W. Spruce Ave. in Pinedale, California, is a public school that serves the local community within the Fresno Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the Pinedale area, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is known for its role in fostering a close-knit learning environment, aiming to support the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for transition into middle school.

Beyond academics, Nelson Elementary typically prioritizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive campus culture. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Pinedale community to promote student success and social-emotional development. By leveraging district resources and community support, the school strives to ensure that its students build the necessary skills to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Nelson Elementary at (559) 327-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.