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Nelson Elementary

Clovis Unified · Fresno County · 1336 West Spruce Avenue, Pinedale, CA 93650-1037

(559) 327-7600

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7/10
#2054
Rank 2054 out of 5,722
Top 36%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1901 · 67th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2262 · 60th percentile
Science7/10 · #2160 · 61st percentile

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School Overview

Nelson Elementary sits in Pinedale, a small unincorporated community just north of Fresno, where the neighborhood has a tight-knit, working-class feel that's a bit removed from the bustle of the city proper. As part of the well-regarded Clovis Unified School District, Nelson benefits from a district-wide culture that takes academics seriously, landing solidly above average in English, math, and science. Families who want a grounded, community-connected school with the backing of a strong district — without the pressure-cooker intensity of some of Clovis's higher-profile campuses — tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

248 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
146 (59%)
White
57 (23%)
African American
19 (8%)
Asian
9 (4%)
Multiple Races
9 (4%)
American Indian
4 (2%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged154 (62%)
Students with Disabilities31 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

466
Enrollment
22.6
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20.9
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 Programs5/10 · #3580 · 41st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found