ADA S. NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ada S. Nelson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Nietos school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 409 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 16 teachers, Ada S. Nelson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary School is a public school located in Whittier, California, serving as part of the Los Nietos School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere. Its commitment to student development is reflected in its structured curriculum, which aims to prepare young learners for future academic success by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.
Beyond its academic offerings, Ada S. Nelson Elementary serves as a vital community hub within the Los Nietos area. The school prioritizes a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the district, the school works to integrate modern instructional strategies and student support services, striving to create an inclusive space where diverse learners can thrive and develop the skills necessary for their ongoing educational journey.
For more information, contact Ada S. Nelson Elementary at (562) 692-0615 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whittier, CA 90606-3040
(562) 692-0615
ADA S. NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whittier, CA with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Nietos
- Total Students:
- 409
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 409 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ADA S. NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.1%
- White
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 55.7%
- Male
- 44.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.