At a glance
Reported students
291
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Nelson Elementary: 291 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Nelson Elementary
Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in La Puente. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Hacienda la Puente Unified. NCES reports 291 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.8%) and Asian (4.8%). English learners represent 27% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Nelson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic91.8%
- Black0%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hacienda la Puente Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lassalette
Elementary · Grades KG–05
279 reported students
Kwis Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
305 reported students
Valinda School of Academics
Elementary · Grades KG–05
306 reported students
California Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
317 reported students
Workman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
Sparks Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Public schools near Nelson Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 361 | 0.4 mi |
| Lassalette Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 279 | 0.8 mi |
| California Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 317 | 0.9 mi |
| Fairgrove Academy Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–08 | 749 | 1.2 mi |
| Workman Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 347 | 1.4 mi |
| Don Julian Elementary Elementary · Bassett Unified | KG–08 | 544 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Elementary
What grades does Nelson Elementary serve?
Nelson Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hacienda la Puente Unified.
How many students attend Nelson Elementary?
Nelson Elementary reported 291 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 281 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nelson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 291 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Nelson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nelson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hacienda la Puente Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nelson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Nelson Elementary in?
Nelson Elementary is part of Hacienda la Puente Unified, based in City Of Industry, CA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nelson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sparks Elementary (0.4 mi), Lassalette (0.8 mi), California Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.