C+
Average
63/100

W. R. Nelson Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 14392 Browning Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in California
Growth
B
Students gain 1.05 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
463
Students
enrolled
25.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.05 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.31 in 2009–19; 54th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−8 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−9 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic37%22%reading -3 pts, math -12 pts30th percentile (list)
Asian50%70%reading -28 pts, math -9 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 14392 Browning Ave.
City Tustin
ZIP Code 92780
District 0640150
NCES School ID 064015006644
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92780

Understanding the community around W. R. Nelson Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,375
Per Capita Income $37,696
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $798,100
Median Rent $2,070
Owner-Occupied 45.6%
Renter-Occupied 54.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for W. R. Nelson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 81.2%
Asian 7.3%
White 6.3%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Black 1.7%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 463
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for W. R. Nelson Elementary?
W. R. Nelson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend W. R. Nelson Elementary?
W. R. Nelson Elementary has 463 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.7:1.
What grades does W. R. Nelson Elementary serve?
W. R. Nelson Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does W. R. Nelson Elementary receive per student?
W. R. Nelson Elementary receives $14,867 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around W. R. Nelson Elementary in 92780 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,121,748
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,646
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
54.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026