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Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Los Nietos · Los Angeles County · 8140 South Vicki Drive, Whittier, CA 90606-3040

(562) 692-0615 · losnietosaes.losnietos.k12.ca.us/index.jsp

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7/10
#1941
Rank 1941 out of 5,722
Top 34%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1709 · 70th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1990 · 65th percentile
Science6/10 · #2433 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ada S. Nelson Elementary sits in the heart of Whittier's Los Nietos community, a close-knit corner of east LA County where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school performs solidly above the state middle ground, with particular strength in English, making it a reassuring choice for families who want a neighborhood school that genuinely delivers academically. Whittier itself has a friendly, small-city feel with tree-lined streets and a charming historic downtown, and Nelson fits right into that community-first character.

Student Demographics

178 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
164 (92%)
African American
6 (3%)
Asian
3 (2%)
Other
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners50 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged158 (89%)
Students with Disabilities27 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

358
Enrollment
14
Teachers (FTE)
25.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2288 · 62nd percentile

139 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found