Nelson Elementary
La Puente, CA · Hacienda la Puente Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
4,793rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
330 North California Ave., La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-8400Official website ↗NCES ID 061632502057Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 126 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 306 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.0% | 93.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $740K in zip 91744 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Nelson Elementary
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ELA 48% ▲21 · Math 45% ▲26Compare - #3269Don Julian ElementaryBassett Unified · 1.6 mi away3,269th of 5,659
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ELA 25% ▼2 · Math 21% ▲2Compare
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.