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W. R. Nelson Elementary

Tustin Unified · Orange County · 14392 Browning Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780-6338

(714) 730-7536

3/10
#4177
Rank 4177 out of 5,722
English Language Arts3/10 · #4418 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3953 · 31st percentile
Science4/10 · #3795 · 32nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the older, tree-lined neighborhoods of central Tustin, W. R. Nelson Elementary serves a diverse community in one of Orange County's more affordable and unpretentious pockets. Families here tend to value the area's small-town feel within a larger suburban landscape, and the school reflects that mix — a neighborhood school in the truest sense, drawing from a wide range of backgrounds. Tustin Unified offers solid districtwide support, and families who get involved tend to find ways to make the most of what Nelson has to offer.

Student Demographics

203 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
163 (80%)
White
15 (7%)
Asian
12 (6%)
Multiple Races
5 (2%)
Other
8 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners74 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged182 (90%)
Students with Disabilities62 (31%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

460
Enrollment
18
Teachers (FTE)
25.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
26.8
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 Programs10/10 · #372 · 94th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found