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If you could change one rule at Nile Garden Elementary, what would it be?
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Enrollment
1,221
Elementary
DISTRICT 787 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MANTECA UNIFIED·NCES 062361003585
Nile Garden Elementary
5700 East Nile Rd., Manteca, CA 95337 · (209) 858-7370 · San Joaquin County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,221 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 66% of California public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
27.8:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
676 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 97 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 132 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 133 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 157 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 158 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 143 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 134 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 135 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 132 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (97) is 27% smaller than its 8th grade class (132).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
56.2%
CA avg 49.1% . +16.2pp since 2014
Math
47.9%
CA avg 37.7% . +13.9pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 56 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 16 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 14 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 22.9% | 33.3% | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Math | 23.8% | 24.1% | 27.4% | 24.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 56.2% | 47.9% |
| 2023-24 | 51.4% | 42.3% |
| 2022-23 | 55.2% | 41.5% |
| 2021-22 | 55.1% | 38.8% |
| 2018-19 | 63.6% | 50.4% |
| 2017-18 | 58.4% | 49.1% |
| 2016-17 | 48.5% | 36.3% |
| 2015-16 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 2014-15 | 40.0% | 34.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
49.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 47% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Nile Garden Elementary
Nile Garden Elementary's state test result (49.6% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nile Garden Elementary this school | 1,221 | 55.4% | 49.6% |
| Philistine Rondo School of Discovery Eastvale | 1,226 | 53.4% | 66.0% |
| Veritas Elementary Manteca | 1,266 | 61.2% | 43.3% |
| Mesa Robles Hacienda Heights | 1,246 | 57.7% | 65.5% |
| Cal Aero Preserve Academy Chino | 982 | 47.9% | 58.4% |
| Clara Barton Elementary Eastvale | 1,136 | 63.5% | 66.4% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Nile Garden Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Joaquin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.6% | #1,743 of 5,151 | #19 of 138 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.9% | #1,726 of 5,172 ▲ 294 | #20 of 138 ▲ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 56.2% | #1,599 of 5,172 ▲ 198 | #16 of 138 ▲ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.1pp | #1,628 of 5,116 | #36 of 136 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,221 | #15 of 5,915 | #2 of 159 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 27.8:1 | #5,215 of 5,352 | #144 of 149 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.4% | #1,584 of 5,354 | #61 of 149 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.4% | #3,674 of 5,625 | #126 of 154 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +118.0% | #5 of 1,139 | #1 of 32 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,221
+449 (+58%) vs 2020
+94% since 1990-91, when it was 629
Student : Teacher
27.8:1
was 24.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,221 | 43.9 | 27.8:1 | 55% (676) |
| 2023-24 | 1,155 | 44 | 26.3:1 | 52% (597) |
| 2022-23 | 1,070 | 41.1 | 26.1:1 | 36% (388) |
| 2020-21 | 772 | 31 | 24.9:1 | 61% (471) |
| 2017-18 | 560 | 22.2 | 25.3:1 | 60% (335) |
| 2015-16 | 474 | 18 | 26.3:1 | 61% (287) |
| 2010-11 | 502 | N/A | N/A | 54% (272) |
| 2000-01 | 749 | 35 | 21.4:1 | 38% (284) |
| 1990-91 | 629 | 26 | 24.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Nile Garden Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 118% (560 to 1,221); teachers up 98% (22.2 to 43.9).
About Nile Garden Elementary
Nile Garden Elementary serves students in Manteca, California, as a large elementary school. The student body numbers 1,221 students, from kindergarten through 8. Average enrollment for elementary schools in California is about 465, so this school runs 163% bigger than that.
The 30 schools of Manteca Unified, including Nile Garden Elementary, enroll 25,347 students.
At Nile Garden Elementary, Asian students make up 53% of the student body. Next come 28% Hispanic, 12% White, 3% multiracial, and 3% Black. The county population is about 19% Asian. Nile Garden Elementary's diversity index is 62%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 43.9 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 27.8:1. That is higher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 55%. Public schools in San Joaquin County average 66%.
The allk12 Grade for Nile Garden Elementary is B+. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 66% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Nile Garden Elementary is 2.5 points above its predicted average proficiency rate on state tests (49.6% versus 47.1%), which places it in neither the top nor the bottom 10% in California.
Among San Joaquin County residents, the median household income is $92,179, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Nile Garden Elementary is one of 251 public schools in the county.
Veritas Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.7 miles away. The five-mile area around Nile Garden Elementary holds at least 8 other public schools. Nile Garden Elementary ranks 1st of 6 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 49.6% against a local average of 34.8%.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Fringe.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 772 students at Nile Garden Elementary; in 2024-25, 1,221. The grades served may not have been the same in both years. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 24.9:1 to 27.8:1.
Discussions about Nile Garden Elementary may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
San Joaquin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
797,334
Census ACS
Median income
$92,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
251
153,026 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Manteca Unified
- Manteca HighHigh · 1,907 students
- Sierra HighHigh · 1,670 students
- East Union HighHigh · 1,524 students
- Lathrop HighHigh · 1,486 students
- Veritas ElementaryElementary · 1,266 students
- George McParland ElementaryElementary · 1,195 students
Other schools in Manteca
- Manteca HighHigh · 1,907 students
- Sierra HighHigh · 1,670 students
- East Union HighHigh · 1,524 students
- Veritas ElementaryElementary · 1,266 students
- George McParland ElementaryElementary · 1,195 students
- Walter Woodward ElementaryElementary · 1,056 students
Nearby schools
- Veritas Elementary1.7 mi · 1,266
- Walter Woodward Elementary2.0 mi · 1,056
- Brock Elliott Elementary2.2 mi · 758
- Sequoia Elementary2.6 mi · 814
- Sierra High2.6 mi · 1,670
- Manteca Online Academy3.1 mi · 122
Frequently asked questions
About Nile Garden ElementaryHow many students attend Nile Garden Elementary?
Nile Garden Elementary enrolls approximately 1,221 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Nile Garden Elementary serve?
Nile Garden Elementary serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Nile Garden Elementary have?
Nile Garden Elementary employs 44 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 27.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Nile Garden Elementary?
At Nile Garden Elementary, the student body is approximately 12% White, 28% Hispanic, 3% Black, 53% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Nile Garden Elementary public or private?
Nile Garden Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Manteca Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.