School overview
At a glance
Reported students
316
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
13.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
22th percentile
Compared with 5,929 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
John H. Nuffer Elementary: 316 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61th percentile
23.1:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about John H. Nuffer Elementary
John H. Nuffer Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Norwalk. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Norwalk-La Mirada Unified. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,929 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, close to 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (87.7%) and Asian (4.4%). English learners represent 34.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking John H. Nuffer Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.67 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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic87.7%
- Black2.2%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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