Overcrowding of Schools
Nystrom School, along with Pullman, Lincoln, and Stege Schools, were overcrowded during WWII because of their proximity to the defense housing projects and the large proportion of new students who lived there. With construction, Nystrom was able to triple the number of classrooms. Because funding was unavailable for construction of new classrooms in other facilities, Richmond schools held double and even triple daily sessions. The construction of only sixty additional rooms by 1944 led the average elementary school enrollment to rise to sixty-seven children per classroom.
Note: Located at 230 Harbour Way South, Richmond, California.
Nystrom school is still a working elementrary school, so there are no tours available. Visitors may drive by the school but please be mindful of laws and safety when viewing this historic site.
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
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Audio Stop: Nystrom School
This brief audio program provides a look at Nystrom school, which was a part of the WWII Home front history.
Credit / Author:
NPS/Luther Bailey
Date created:
08/01/2023
Audio Transcript
Nystrom School, along with Pullman, Lincoln, and Stege Schools, were overcrowded during WWII because of their proximity to the defense housing projects and the large proportion of new students who lived there. With construction, Nystrom was able to triple the number of classrooms.
Because funding was unavailable for construction of new classrooms in other facilities, Richmond schools held double and even triple daily sessions. The construction of only sixty additional rooms by 1944 led the average elementary school enrollment to rise to sixty-seven children per classroom.
Audio Stop: Nystrom School
This brief audio program provides a look at Nystrom school, which was a part of the WWII Home front history.
Credit / Author:
NPS/Luther Bailey
Date created:
08/01/2023
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service