Nell Dawson Elementary

Public 1-3

 1303 Sunset Ave.
       Coalinga, CA  93210-2927


(559) 935-7580

District: Coalinga-Huron Unified

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,563 Help


Students who attend Nell Dawson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Coalinga Middle
High:    Coalinga High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.7%
White:
14.3%
Asian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.7%), White (14.3%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nell Dawson Elementary is 20.4. 3 elementary schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nell Dawson Elementary is $7,563. 3 elementary schools in the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District spend more per student.
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Coalinga-Huron Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Coalinga-Huron Unified 1483rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Nell Dawson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 201 1 2 183 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 207 4 3 215 1 n/a n/a 0 430
1994 216 1 2 225 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 214 11 10 236 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 214 11 10 236 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 217 6 8 259 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 186 5 12 275 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 185 6 10 287 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 146 6 7 238 0 n/a n/a 1 398
2001 163 4 5 266 1 n/a n/a 9 448
2002 139 11 6 289 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 139 11 6 289 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 129 8 6 274 2 n/a n/a 3 422
2005 122 6 5 327 1 n/a n/a 9 470
2006 104 5 10 333 1 n/a n/a 8 461
2007 112 8 12 310 3 n/a n/a 11 456
2008 103 9 13 335 3 n/a n/a 0 463
2009 76 6 9 297 2 0 22 0 412
2010 119 12 12 360 1 2 3 0 509
2011 108 8 11 381 3 2 8 0 521
2012 80 8 8 319 7 1 11 0 434
2013 61 7 9 340 3 0 18 0 438
2014 58 5 6 322 1 0 9 0 401
2015 60 7 5 350 1 0 11 0 434
2016 60 4 5 350 2 0 18 0 439
2017 59 7 6 302 2 0 25 0 401
2018 69 5 4 313 1 0 27 0 419
2019 70 4 8 361 0 0 6 0 449
2020 59 6 4 380 1 0 10 0 460
2021 43 5 2 354 4 0 10 0 418
2022 50 6 5 335 2 1 7 0 406
2023 62 8 5 370 0 1 7 0 453
2024 63 5 8 355 0 1 8 0 440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nell Dawson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 387 n/a n/a 54.5
1993 430 18.0 23.9 61.2
1994 444 19.0 23.4 59.5
1995 472 19.0 24.8 56.6
1996 472 19.0 24.8 56.6
1997 490 20.0 24.5 61.8
1998 479 28.0 17.1 66.8
1999 488 29.0 16.8 73.4
2000 398 24.0 16.6 65.7
2001 448 24.0 18.7 64.9
2002 446 24.0 18.6 64.8
2003 446 24.0 18.6 64.8
2004 422 23.0 18.3 70.2
2005 470 25.0 18.8 70.9
2006 461 25.0 18.4 75.3
2007 456 25.0 18.2 74.6
2008 463 29.0 16.0 62.6
2009 412 23.0 15.8 75.7
2010 509 24.0 21.2 74.1
2011 521 n/a n/a 77.2
2012 434 19.0 22.8 n/a
2013 438 19.0 23.0 84.7
2014 401 18.0 22.2 87.3
2015 434 21.0 20.6 77.2
2016 439 18.0 24.3 78.6
2017 401 15.0 26.7 77.3
2018 419 18.0 23.2 81.9
2019 449 19.0 23.6 85.3
2020 460 n/a n/a 87.8
2021 418 19.0 22.0 89
2022 406 19.0 21.3 82.5
2023 453 21.0 21.4 81
2024 440 21.5 20.4 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nell Dawson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 387 n/a n/a 54.5
1993 430 18.0 23.9 61.2
1994 444 19.0 23.4 59.5
1995 472 19.0 24.8 56.6
1996 472 19.0 24.8 56.6
1997 490 20.0 24.5 61.8
1998 479 28.0 17.1 66.8
1999 488 29.0 16.8 73.4
2000 398 24.0 16.6 65.7
2001 448 24.0 18.7 64.9
2002 446 24.0 18.6 64.8
2003 446 24.0 18.6 64.8
2004 422 23.0 18.3 70.2
2005 470 25.0 18.8 70.9
2006 461 25.0 18.4 75.3
2007 456 25.0 18.2 74.6
2008 463 29.0 16.0 62.6
2009 412 23.0 15.8 75.7
2010 509 24.0 21.2 74.1
2011 521 n/a n/a 77.2
2012 434 19.0 22.8 n/a
2013 438 19.0 23.0 84.7
2014 401 18.0 22.2 87.3
2015 434 21.0 20.6 77.2
2016 439 18.0 24.3 78.6
2017 401 15.0 26.7 77.3
2018 419 18.0 23.2 81.9
2019 449 19.0 23.6 85.3
2020 460 n/a n/a 87.8
2021 418 19.0 22.0 89
2022 406 19.0 21.3 82.5
2023 453 21.0 21.4 81
2024 440 21.5 20.4 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nell Dawson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,563

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nell Dawson Elementary

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Nell Dawson Elementary)29.424.5
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Coalinga-Huron Unified)27.319.9
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nell Dawson Elementary)29.120.1
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Coalinga-Huron Unified)29.119.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students449453
 0.9%
African American48
 100%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic361370
 2.5%
Pacific Islander01
White7062
 11.4%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.3%81%
 4.3%


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Students at Nell Dawson Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 14% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Nell Dawson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Coalinga Middle
High : Coalinga High

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Nell Dawson Elementary.


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