Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Mascot
Jaguars
School Rankings
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School's ranking?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School is ranked #846 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School often compared to?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bragg Elementary School, Burbank (Luther) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School?
689 students attend Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School offer ?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School part of?
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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