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Chester W. Nimitz Elementary

Sunnyvale, California · Grades K to 5 · Cupertino Union

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About Chester W. Nimitz Elementary

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is a public school in Sunnyvale, California, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 350 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Sunnyvale. With about 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.9 students per teacher. Cupertino Union runs 23 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Santa Clara County. There are 132 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	545 East Cheyenne Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Phone	(408) 736-2180
School district	Cupertino Union
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	350
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	16
Students per teacher	21.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Santa Clara County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 061029001146). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Community DayPublic · Grades 9 to 12Sunnyvale · 0.4 mi Fremont HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Sunnyvale · 0.4 mi French American School of Silicon ValleyPrivate · Grades PreK to 7Sunnyvale · 0.5 mi Louis E. Stocklmeir ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Sunnyvale · 0.6 mi Homestead HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Cupertino, CA · 1 mi South Peninsula Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate, Jewish · Grades PreK to 8Sunnyvale · 1.2 mi Stratford School - Sunnyvale de Anza ParkPrivate · Grades PreK to 5Sunnyvale · 1.2 mi Garden Gate ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Cupertino, CA · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Chester W. Nimitz Elementary serve?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary reported 350 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?

About 21.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 350 students and 16 teachers in federal data.

Is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary a public or charter school?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary in?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is part of Cupertino Union. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/cupertino-union/

Where is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary located?

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is at 545 East Cheyenne Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The phone number is (408) 736-2180.

How many other schools are near Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?

There are 132 other schools within 5 miles of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary in our directory.