Cadman Elementary School

4370 Kamloop Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cadman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 55-59% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cadman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Cadman Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
165 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cadman Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
55-59%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
65-69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Cadman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Cadman Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
45%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cadman Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Cadman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cadman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cadman Elementary School often compared to?
Cadman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cadman Elementary School?
165 students attend Cadman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cadman Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cadman Elementary School?
Cadman Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cadman Elementary School offer ?
Cadman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cadman Elementary School part of?
Cadman Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 55-59% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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