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EL Nido Elementary
Elementary School · EL Nido Elementary · EL Nido, CA
An elementary school in EL Nido, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
161 East El Nido Rd., EL Nido, CA 95317
- Math 24% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Nido Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Nido Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,438
Median home value
$395,500
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced County Juvenile CourtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
EL Nido Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Nido Elementary is listed in El Nido Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Nido Elementary
EL Nido Elementary is a public elementary school in EL Nido, CA, part of EL Nido Elementary, serving approximately 152 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,056 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Nido Elementary
What grades does EL Nido Elementary serve?
EL Nido Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend EL Nido Elementary?
EL Nido Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Nido Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Nido Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Nido Elementary rank in CA?
EL Nido Elementary ranks #5,056 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Nido Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Nido Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at EL Nido Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Nido Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Nido Elementary a charter school?
No, EL Nido Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Nido Elementary a Title I school?
No, EL Nido Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Nido Elementary?
93.4% of students at EL Nido Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (209) 385-8420
- Area population (ZIP 95317)
- 936
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95317; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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