Nystrom Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-6
5,023rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 11%▲ Improving
Nystrom Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nystrom Elementary 5,023rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2015 to 11th in 2025 — improving.
Nystrom Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 207 students tested
Nystrom Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 417 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.8% | 71.2% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 21.4% | 18.2% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Nystrom Elementary
Typical home value $582K in zip 94804 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nystrom Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Richmond College PreparatoryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.1 mi away · charter1,854th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 1Lincoln ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.3 mi away5,619th of 5,659
ELA 9% · Math 8% - 1Coronado ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.6 mi away5,598th of 5,659
ELA 9% · Math 11% - 1Peres ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1 mi away5,630th of 5,659
ELA 8% · Math 7% - 1Voices College-Bound Language Academy at West Contra Costa CountyWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.1 mi away · charter5,406th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 1Washington ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.1 mi away5,141st of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 16% - 4Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito JuarezWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.2 mi away · charter3,711th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 28% - 1Grant ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.3 mi away5,645th of 5,659
ELA 7% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nystrom Elementary in?
Nystrom Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is Nystrom Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nystrom Elementary 5,023rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nystrom Elementary?
Hispanic 71%, Black 18%, Two or more races 4%, White 3% (417 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nystrom Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94804 is $582K 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.