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Joe Nightingale Elementary

500 Dyer St., Orcutt, CA, 93455

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1238 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Orcutt
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Joe Nightingale Elementary

500 Dyer St., Orcutt, CA, 93455

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1238 of 7047 in California

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About Joe Nightingale Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 56% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
684
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 22.95%
Asian 2.92%
Hispanic 63.01%
Black 1.02%
Two+ Races 9.21%
Native Am. 0.44%
White
22.95%
Asian
2.92%
Hispanic
63.01%
Black
1.02%
Two+ Races
9.21%
Native Am.
0.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 684
50.29%
344 Female
49.56%
339 Male

Student Population

684 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1368 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Joe Nightingale Elementary Contact Information

Address

500 Dyer St., Orcutt, CA, 93455

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Phone

(805) 938-8650

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TOP 1238 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Joe Nightingale Elementary

2.5X
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
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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 – 2:15 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Orcutt Early Learning Center Preschool is now at Joe Nightingale Elementary for the 2025–2026 school year. There, they teach kids the basics of school. The whole district has a "off and away" cellphone policy to help students stay focused on their studies. Families are excited to order the newest yearbooks ahead of time so they can remember these important events on campus.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a specific place for dropping off kids at Joe Nightingale Elementary?

Ans. Staff keep an eye on a certain traffic loop to make sure that students get in and out of cars safely every morning.

Q2. What kinds of technology do the kids at Joe Nightingale Elementary have?

Ans. Children can use 1:1 mobile devices to help them learn how to use technology and do group projects in the classroom.

Q3. Is there an annual science fair at Joe Nightingale Elementary?

Ans. During the annual school-wide showcase of scientific inquiry, students are encouraged to show off their own research projects.

Q4. What does Joe Nightingale Elementary do with students' medicine?

Ans. The health office must keep all medications with permission from a doctor and a parent.

Q5. Is there a chance to play music at Joe Nightingale Elementary?

Ans. As part of their weekly schedule, students in higher grades may be able to join a band or string program.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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