- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunnyvale, CA
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chester W. Nimitz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029001146
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester W. Nimitz Elementary ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 061029001146 · Sunnyvale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 19.4:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- This school 350
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
350 students
What this shows Chester W. Nimitz Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester W. Nimitz Elementary compares
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Asian 34.9%
White 13.1%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester W. Nimitz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester W. Nimitz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunnyvale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Cherry Chase Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bishop Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
How many students attend Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?
37.5% of students at Chester W. Nimitz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chester W. Nimitz Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester W. Nimitz Elementary ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sunnyvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides Chester W. Nimitz Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.