W. R. Nelson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tustin, California 92780 · Tustin Unified
#4200 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#43936 of 50,301 nationally
About W. R. Nelson Elementary
W. R. Nelson Elementary is a public elementary located in Tustin, in the Tustin Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 460 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4200th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (33th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 460.
There are 15 schools in Tustin; W. R. Nelson Elementary ranks 12th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.6
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 W. R. Nelson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near W. R. Nelson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 1.1 km away
Sycamore Magnet Academy
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,085 students · 1.2 km away
C. E. Utt Middle
Tustin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students · 1.3 km away
Tustin High
Tustin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,627 students · 1.6 km away
Heritage Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students · 1.6 km away
Legacy Magnet Academy
Tustin · Public high · Grades 6–12
964 students · 1.7 km away
Tustin Ranch Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
520 students · 2.6 km away
College Park Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students · 2.7 km away
Tustin Memorial Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students · 2.8 km away
Arnold O. Beckman High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,776 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is W. R. Nelson Elementary a good school?
W. R. Nelson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 21.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4200 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 W. R. Nelson Elementary rank in California?
W. R. Nelson Elementary ranks #4200 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #43936 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend W. R. Nelson Elementary?
W. R. Nelson Elementary had 460 students in 2025.
Is W. R. Nelson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
W. R. Nelson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near W. R. Nelson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of W. R. Nelson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.