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Nystrom Elementary

230 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA, 94804

About Nystrom Elementary

Nystrom Elementary is a public K–6 school in Richmond, California with about 417 students and a student–teacher ratio of 23:1. The school focuses on basic reading and math skills and it uses targeted intervention programs to help students who need it. According to available data, 13% of students are good at math and 19% are good at reading. Nystrom Elementary has a lot of students from different cultures and a lot of them are minorities or come from low-income families. Some of the most important things in education are helping students learn to read and write, providing services for students, and getting families involved. The school focuses on structured lessons and steady academic progress. Nystrom Elementary is still focused on making sure that everyone feels safe and welcome in the classroom while helping kids learn basic skills, making it one of the best schools in California.

Nystrom Elementary Contact Information

Address

230 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA, 94804

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Phone

(510) 231-1406

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Website

wccusd.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 19%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 19% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
417
Total Students
$99952
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5525 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nystrom Elementary

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.36%
Asian 1.92%
Hispanic 71.22%
Black 18.23%
Two+ Races 3.6%
Native Am. 0.48%
White
3.36%
Asian
1.92%
Hispanic
71.22%
Black
18.23%
Two+ Races
3.6%
Native Am.
0.48%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 417
51.08%
213 Female
48.92%
204 Male

Student Population

417 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

According to the school’s own communications, a group of Nystrom students successfully completed the “Girls On The Run” 5K race after participating in a 10-week after-school program designed to build confidence, health, and enjoyment of physical activity.

FAQ

Q1. Does Nystrom Elementary School help students?

Ans. The school offers counseling and intervention services to help students do well in school and make friends.

Q2. Do students have the option to participate in extracurricular activities?

Ans. Students can join clubs, enrichment programs, and activities that the school puts on.

Question 3: What does the school do to get families involved?

Ans. Families are encouraged to get involved by attending meetings, events, and volunteering.

Q4. Is technology used in the classroom?

Digital tools are used to help with teaching and get students more interested in what they're learning.

Q5. Does the school encourage good behavior?

Ans. Setting behavior standards for the whole school helps create a respectful learning space.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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