Nystrom Elementary

444 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Nystrom Elementary School, located at 230 Harbour Way South in Richmond, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education to a diverse student body, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its location near the Richmond waterfront places it at the heart of an evolving neighborhood, and the school often acts as a hub for local families, working to bridge the gap between classroom learning and supportive home environments.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nystrom Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive programming and its efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all students. The school frequently implements initiatives designed to address the unique needs of its demographic, often partnering with local organizations to provide enrichment, after-school support, and resources for student well-being. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the surrounding Richmond community, Nystrom strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but for long-term engagement as active, informed citizens.

444

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nystrom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	334
Black	75
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
334 (75.2 %)
Black
75 (16.9 %)
Asian
11 (2.5 %)
White
10 (2.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1406
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 87

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 56