Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sunnyvale, California 94087 · Cupertino Union
#1281 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#17048 of 50,301 nationally
About Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is a public elementary located in Sunnyvale, in the Cupertino Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 350 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1281st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 350.
There are 18 schools in Sunnyvale; Chester W. Nimitz Elementary ranks 13th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chester W. Nimitz Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fremont High
Sunnyvale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,060 students · 641 m away
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
840 students · 949 m away
Homestead High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,224 students · 1.6 km away
Garden Gate Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students · 1.9 km away
Cupertino Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students · 2.1 km away
Sunnyvale Middle
Sunnyvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students · 2.1 km away
Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students · 2.2 km away
Cumberland Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students · 2.3 km away
West Valley Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 2.3 km away
Braly Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students · 2.5 km away
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350 students
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary
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350 students
Lake Elementary
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Central Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary a good school?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 61.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1281 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chester W. Nimitz Elementary rank in California?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary ranks #1281 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #17048 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary had 350 students in 2025.
Is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.