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#8755 of 9,539 schools in CA
Nell Dawson Elementary
Elementary School · Coalinga-huron Unified · Coalinga, CA
A Coalinga-huron Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1303 Sunset Ave., Coalinga, CA 93210
- Math 19% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nell Dawson Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nell Dawson 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coalinga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,850
Median home value
$258,300
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry F. Bishop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–1 | 0.2 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Huron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | Not available | 715 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coalinga-huron Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nell Dawson Elementary is listed in Coalinga-Huron Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nell Dawson Elementary
Nell Dawson Elementary is a public elementary school in Coalinga, CA, part of Coalinga-huron Unified, serving approximately 440 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,755 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nell Dawson Elementary
What grades does Nell Dawson Elementary serve?
Nell Dawson Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Nell Dawson Elementary?
Nell Dawson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nell Dawson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nell Dawson Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nell Dawson Elementary rank in CA?
Nell Dawson Elementary ranks #8,755 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nell Dawson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nell Dawson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Nell Dawson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nell Dawson Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nell Dawson Elementary a charter school?
No, Nell Dawson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nell Dawson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nell Dawson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nell Dawson Elementary?
86.1% of students at Nell Dawson 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (559) 935-7580
- Area population (ZIP 93210)
- 18,975
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 93210; 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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