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W. R. Nelson Elementary School
(714) 730-7536
14392 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
Level: K-5
District: Tustin Unified School District

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Cenus Info	Value	Year
Unspecified:	4.19%	(2008)
Filipino:	2.35%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	23.12%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	3.18%	(2008)
Hispanic:	53.6%	(2008)
Asian:	12.56%	(2008)
Pacific Islander:	0.84%	(2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.17%	(2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	44.05%	(2008)

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W. R. Nelson Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	4

W. R. Nelson Elementary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2008-11-06 “My child went to Nelson for 2 years before I took him out. I volunteered to try to do my part to help this school. However, it was always the same people doing the help. I'm not raining on the parade for this school, but there's only so much the same help can take. I was not happy with the leadership of the school (and lack of). There were a handful of teachers whom I just love and yet others who just didn't seem to be there to teach to the fullest. I have seen the problems fellow parents discuss (busing in, translation of lessons, English speaking students not getting the same one-on-one time). When a school is stuck in a rut, a dedicated parent must make a decision on how to help broaden their childs future and put them in a place were education is taken seriously.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-07-20 “I have enjoyed the close knit diverse feel of this school. Nobody puts on any airs at this school! There is a nice mix of homeowners and renters and nobody thinks or acts like they are more superior than the rest. It is just wonderful. Nelson test scores are fantastic, the teachers are outstanding, and the principal is very experienced. What more could you ask for???” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 5 2008-07-12 “I have taught at Nelson for many years and have seen tremendous changes in our community and student population. As a staff, we are constantly working to adapt our teaching strategies to meet the needs of each and every student. The reality in California is that schools are changing. No longer do we see a heterogeneous student body. We encourage our community to embrace these changes and to support teachers who, even with limited resources due to budget cuts, are working very hard to meet the needs of each student. It is obvious from some of these reviews that many parents do not understand that Nelson faces the same challenges as every other school in California. If you truly want to voice an opinion, write to your representative in Congress and urge them to give support to the teachers who are giving their all to make every student a success.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-07-10 “Our family is delighted with Nelson. We volunteer once a week in the classroom and the teachers are first rate and care about the kids. We've seen a noticeable improvement in our children's reading, writing, math and socialization skills. Unlike some places where the kids come pre-programmed and just show up to school, we feel like the staff is actually making a differnce in our children's development. It is easy for the nay sayers to rain on the party. I suppose the web has made it too easy for folks to write complaints rather than act to help. But there are plenty of us here that are makng a difference in these children.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2008-07-08 “I really don't see how these fellow parents can actually give this school five stars! I agree with the fellow poster when it comes to the lack of parent involvement. It seems the same parents are doing the PTA & school functions year after year. Most families don't speak English so there is a key reason why there isn't more help with the PTA board. My child is still attending Nelson but this will be their last year. If there was a way for me to afford private school for them the past few years, I would have done so. What would greatly help Nelson is to have a new, fresh principal who is there for the children and parents as well.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2008-07-07 “I was very unhappy with this school. My child did not get the proper education due to the majority of classtime going into the translation of classwork. Parents are very uninvolved here as well. Not a very close-knit school. There is alot of talk going around about the situation of students being bused in from other cities. As the one parent stated that Nelson is overflowing, well, the busing in of other children is your answer for that one. Our child, along with other close friends, have chosed to take our children out of this school for the sake of their educational future.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-07-01 “My children attend W. R. Nelson Elementary School. Besides up to date teaching standards, highly educated, dedicated, and fully credentialed teachers, numerous parent volunteers, down to earth and easily approachable principal, these fortunate students get to attend school in the real world surrounded by children of many nationalities and from all walks of life. I have always been kept in the loop as far as my children s grades are concerned. I do check the Tiger folder every week and read and return all important information. If there is any doubt as to how Nelson is doing, go to the Department of Ed website and you will see that Nelson s state rank is 8 and similar school s rank is 9. This is on a 10 point scale.” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 5 2008-07-01

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