Nesbit Elementary

608 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Nesbit Elementary School, located at 500 Biddulph Way in Belmont, California, is a public elementary school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its nurturing, community-focused environment. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with social-emotional learning, Nesbit strives to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual capabilities and their character.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban community of Belmont, benefiting from strong parent involvement and a collaborative culture. Nesbit provides a variety of resources and enrichment programs designed to cater to diverse learning needs, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school remains a focal point for families in the area, prioritizing the development of well-rounded, lifelong learners.

608

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nesbit Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	178
Black	12
Asian	161
Two or More	96
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
178 (29.3 %)
Asian
161 (26.5 %)
White
144 (23.7 %)
Two or More
96 (15.8 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (2.8 %)
Black
12 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Phone:	(650)637-4860
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 48