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1336 West Spruce Avenue, Pinedale, CA 93650-1037
Summary
Nelson Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,236/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,779/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 466 |
| Low-Income Students | 280 (60.1%) |
| English Learners | 18 (3.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 9.6 points over the full period. Math rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period.
•Math +8.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.4% to 62.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.4% to 61.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Nelson Elementary compare within the district?
Nelson Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 35 K–6 schools in Clovis Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nelson Elementary rank in California?
Nelson Elementary ranks No. 1,236 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,779 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Nelson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 22 in reading and No. 27 in math among 35 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.9% meet the reading standard and 41.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nelson Elementary compare with other schools in Pinedale?
Nelson Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Pinedale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PinedaleHow does Nelson Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Nelson Elementary is No. 29 in reading and No. 45 in math proficiency among the 142 K–6 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson ElementaryThis school | 46.0% | 59.2% |
| Pinedale Elementary | 25.4% | 38.9% |
| Bud Rank Elementary | 68.5% | 74.2% |
