Nelson Elementary
Pinedale, CA · Clovis Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, large
2,137th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 62%· Stable
1336 West Spruce Ave., Pinedale, CA 93650
(559) 327-7600NCES ID 060903000915Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Elementary 2,137th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 62th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 256 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 467 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.3% | 56.1% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| White | 30.3% | 25.1% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.3% | 7.7% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 12.4% | 5.8% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 3.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 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 $296K in zip 93650 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Nelson Elementary in?
Nelson Elementary is part of the Clovis Unified district in Pinedale, California.
Is Nelson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Elementary 2,137th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson Elementary?
Hispanic 56%, White 25%, Black 8%, Asian 6% (467 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93650 is $296K 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.