Cadman Elementary School serves 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cadman Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 17% 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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
8%
12%

Hispanic
36%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
45%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Black History Month
February 01, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2024 (Friday)
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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