Dewey Elementary School

3251 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dewey Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 55-59% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Dewey Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
310 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dewey Elementary School is 0.74, 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 Dewey 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)
50-54%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dewey 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
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Dewey Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Dewey Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dewey Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
23%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dewey Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
21%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Dewey 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
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Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Dewey 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
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Dewey 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
31%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dewey 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
33%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dewey 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 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dewey Elementary School?
310 students attend Dewey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dewey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewey Elementary School?
Dewey Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dewey Elementary School offer ?
Dewey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dewey Elementary School part of?
Dewey Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the Dewey Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
Last Day of School/Minimum Day
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   12/11/2012
My daughter has eduactional needs, she has been to 5 schools and is in 2nd grade. Dewey is the best school she has been. The teacher and principal are both friendly and eager to help my daughter. Im in the military and this school revolves around military families.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 55-59% (Top 1%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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