- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morgan Hill, CA
Nordstrom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nordstrom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062583003881
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nordstrom Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nordstrom Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nordstrom Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583003881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Nordstrom Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062583003881 · Morgan Hill, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 23:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students)
Nordstrom Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nordstrom Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann Sobrato Hi
Ann Sobrato High
1,511 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High
1,101 students
- Jackson Academ
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
690 students
- This school
Nordstrom Elementary
645 students
- San Martin Gwi
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
643 students
- Lewis H. Britt
Lewis H. Britton Middle
637 students
What this shows Nordstrom Elementary reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nordstrom Elementary compares
Nordstrom 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,041
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 32.1%
Two or More 18.0%
Asian 16.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Nordstrom Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Morgan Hill Unified reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nordstrom Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis H. Britton Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nordstrom Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Morgan Hill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
Standard public school
690 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Charter School of Morgan Hill
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
El Toro Health Science Academy
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Standard public school
442 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Barrett Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 22:1 students per teacher
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
Standard public school
359 students 19.9:1 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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nordstrom Elementary
How many students attend Nordstrom Elementary?
Nordstrom Elementary has 645 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nordstrom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nordstrom Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nordstrom Elementary?
17.8% of students at Nordstrom Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nordstrom Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nordstrom Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment, in Morgan Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nordstrom Elementary?
Nordstrom Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Nordstrom Elementary rank among elementary schools in Morgan Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Nordstrom Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan Hill Unified?
Besides Nordstrom Elementary, Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students), Live Oak High (1,101 students), and Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students). See the Morgan Hill Unified district page for the complete list.