Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Whittier, CA · Los Nietos · Grades K-6
2,010th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 64%▲ Improving
Ada S. Nelson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ada S. Nelson Elementary 2,010th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 64th in 2025 — improving.
Ada S. Nelson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 188 students tested
Ada S. Nelson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 378 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.1% | 94.4% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Typical home value $777K in zip 90606 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ada S. Nelson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Aeolian ElementaryLos Nietos · 0.5 mi away4,346th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 9Daniel Phelan Language AcademyWhittier City · 0.7 mi away1,113th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 63% - 5Christian Sorensen Science AcademyWhittier City · 1 mi away2,979th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 37% - –Early Learning ProgramEl Rancho Unified · 1.1 mi away
- 6Rancho Santa Gertrudes ElementaryLos Nietos · 1.2 mi away2,776th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 8Jersey Avenue ElementaryLittle Lake City Elementary · 1.2 mi away1,401st of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 51% - 5Rivera ElementaryEl Rancho Unified · 1.2 mi away3,300th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 6West Whittier ElementaryWhittier City · 1.2 mi away2,561st of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ada S. Nelson Elementary in?
Ada S. Nelson Elementary is part of the Los Nietos district in Whittier, California.
Is Ada S. Nelson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ada S. Nelson Elementary 2,010th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ada S. Nelson Elementary?
Hispanic 94%, Asian 2%, Black 1%, White 1% (378 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ada S. Nelson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90606 is $777K 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.