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Ada S. Nelson Elementary

8140 South Vicki Dr., Whittier, CA, 90606

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1202 of 6668 in California

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About Ada S. Nelson Elementary

Ada S. Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school in Whittier, California, which is a big suburb. It is part of the Whittier City School District. The school has about 378 students and serves them from kindergarten through sixth grade. Ada S. Nelson Elementary has about 15 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of about 25:1, which is a little higher than the district average. The school does not have any full-time school counselors on staff right now. The school has a standards-based curriculum that is in line with California's academic standards. It focuses on English language arts, math, science, and social studies. Targeted interventions and enrichment programs help with instruction by meeting the needs of different learners and getting students involved. The student body is evenly split between males and females, with 50% of students being female and 50% being male. About 72% of students are considered economically disadvantaged, which shows that the school is committed to making education available to everyone. According to U.S. News, about 52% of students are proficient in math, and 57% are proficient in English language arts.

Ada S. Nelson Elementary Contact Information

Address

8140 South Vicki Dr., Whittier, CA, 90606

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Phone

(562) 692-0615

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 57% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
378
Total Students
$113398
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1202 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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 to 2:30 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 1.06%
Asian 1.85%
Hispanic 94.44%
Black 1.32%
Two+ Races 0.79%
Native Am. 0.53%
White
1.06%
Asian
1.85%
Hispanic
94.44%
Black
1.32%
Two+ Races
0.79%
Native Am.
0.53%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 378
49.74%
188 Female
50.26%
190 Male

Student Population

378 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

702 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Everyone at Ada S. Nelson Elementary is very excited! The school is putting on a number of events, such as Library After Hours with Family Reading and Crafting Fun and a Tiger of the Month Assembly to honor students for their hard work. The school is also happy to have Dr. LaTanya Reeves as its new principal. She brings a lot of knowledge and excitement to the Los Nietos family. The upcoming Parent Workshop, "Foundations of Reading," is also something parents can look forward to.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to encourage good behavior?

Ans. Students learn to be responsible and polite when they know what is expected of them and get regular praise.

Q2. What kind of place does Ada S. Nelson Elementary provide for learning?

Ans. Ada S. Nelson Elementary makes sure that the environment is friendly, respectful, and organized so that students feel safe asking questions, participating in class, and getting to know their teachers and classmates.

Q3. What values about education does the school follow?

Ans. The school values creativity, teamwork, and academic responsibility. This helps students become curious learners who like to learn new things.

Q4. Does Ada S. Nelson Elementary have a dress code that everyone has to follow?

Ans. There is no need for a uniform, but there are some general rules about what to wear.

Q5. What does Ada S. Nelson Elementary teach?

Ans. Ada S. Nelson Elementary helps kids learn and grow as people.

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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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
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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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