Very Good
#2680 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Nesbit Elementary
Elementary School · Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary · Belmont, CA
A Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Biddulph Way, Belmont, CA 94002
- Math 48% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nesbit Elementary score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nesbit Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belmont), 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
$204,573
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,889/mo
College educated
68.6%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| San Mateo County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Charles Armstrong SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 1.1 mi | 225 | 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.
Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,752NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nesbit Elementary is listed in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nesbit Elementary
Nesbit Elementary is a public elementary school in Belmont, CA, part of Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,680 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nesbit Elementary
What grades does Nesbit Elementary serve?
Nesbit Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nesbit Elementary?
Nesbit Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nesbit Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nesbit Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nesbit Elementary rank in CA?
Nesbit Elementary ranks #2,680 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nesbit Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nesbit Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Nesbit Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nesbit Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nesbit Elementary a charter school?
No, Nesbit Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nesbit Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nesbit Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nesbit Elementary?
25.0% of students at Nesbit 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
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (650) 637-4860
- Area population (ZIP 94002)
- 27,730
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 94002; 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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