Nell Dawson Elementary

453 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Nell Dawson Elementary School is a public primary school located in Coalinga, California, serving as part of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social growth. As a key institution within its district, the school aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its adherence to the broader goals of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, which emphasizes community engagement and academic excellence. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Nell Dawson Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum and school-wide initiatives. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the official district website at [chusd.org](http://chusd.org) serves as the primary portal for updates and resources.

453

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nell Dawson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	370
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
370 (81.7 %)
White
62 (13.7 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Coalinga-Huron Unified
Phone:	(559)935-7580
Website:	http://chusd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 1

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 239

Grade 3 211

Grade 4 1