Alcott Elementary School

4680 Hidalgo Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alcott Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Alcott Elementary School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alcott Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcott Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2889 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alcott Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alcott 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 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alcott 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alcott Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alcott Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alcott Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alcott Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alcott Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
50%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alcott Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Alcott Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alcott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alcott Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Alcott Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alcott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alcott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alcott Elementary School's ranking?
Alcott Elementary School is ranked #2889 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alcott Elementary School often compared to?
Alcott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cadman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alcott Elementary School?
189 students attend Alcott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alcott Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcott Elementary School?
Alcott Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alcott Elementary School offer ?
Alcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alcott Elementary School part of?
Alcott Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Alcott Elementary School located?
Alcott Elementary School is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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