Nelson Elementary
La Puente, CA · Hacienda la Puente Unified · Grades K-5
4,793rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
Nelson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Elementary 4,793rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2015 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Nelson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 126 students tested
Nelson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 306 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.1% | 93.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Nelson Elementary
Typical home value $740K in zip 91744 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nelson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Sparks ElementaryHacienda la Puente Unified · 0.4 mi away4,022nd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 31% - 2LassaletteHacienda la Puente Unified · 0.8 mi away4,564th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 21% - 4California ElementaryHacienda la Puente Unified · 1 mi away3,798th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 28% - 6Fairgrove AcademyHacienda la Puente Unified · 1.3 mi away2,602nd of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 36% - 7Workman ElementaryHacienda la Puente Unified · 1.4 mi away1,995th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 7Edgewood AcademyBassett Unified · 1.5 mi away2,216th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 5Don Julian ElementaryBassett Unified · 1.6 mi away3,269th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 29% - 2Sunkist ElementaryBassett Unified · 1.6 mi away4,797th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nelson Elementary in?
Nelson Elementary is part of the Hacienda la Puente Unified district in La Puente, California.
Is Nelson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Elementary 4,793rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson Elementary?
Hispanic 93%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (306 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91744 is $740K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.