W. R. Nelson Elementary
Tustin, CA · Tustin Unified · Grades K-5
4,137th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
W. R. Nelson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks W. R. Nelson Elementary 4,137th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2015 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
W. R. Nelson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 216 students tested
W. R. Nelson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 463 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.9% | 81.2% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| Asian | 10.3% | 7.3% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 14.2% | 6.3% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near W. R. Nelson Elementary
Typical home value $1.13M in zip 92780 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near W. R. Nelson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Benjamin F. Beswick ElementaryTustin Unified · 0.6 mi away3,605th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 2Sycamore Magnet AcademyTustin Unified · 0.7 mi away5,043rd of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 15% - 9Heritage ElementaryTustin Unified · 1 mi away598th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 7Tustin Ranch ElementaryTustin Unified · 1.6 mi away1,708th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 51% - 9College Park ElementaryIrvine Unified · 1.7 mi away713th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 67% - 10Tustin Memorial ElementaryTustin Unified · 1.8 mi away44th of 5,659
ELA 88% · Math 89% - 3Robert Heideman ElementaryTustin Unified · 1.8 mi away4,158th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 29% - 10Irvine Unified School District Virtual AcademyIrvine Unified · 1.8 mi away466th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 67%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is W. R. Nelson Elementary in?
W. R. Nelson Elementary is part of the Tustin Unified district in Tustin, California.
Is W. R. Nelson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks W. R. Nelson Elementary 4,137th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of W. R. Nelson Elementary?
Hispanic 81%, Asian 7%, White 6%, Two or more races 3% (463 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near W. R. Nelson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92780 is $1.13M 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.