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National Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,433 students in National Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in National Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
4,433 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
National Elementary School District, which is ranked #1328 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1287 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
484 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,671 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
56%
# Black Students
47 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
89 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
2%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
600
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
564
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
615
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
624
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
644
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
689
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
697
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,945 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,801 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,945
$19,801
Spending / Student
$18,801
$18,236
Best National Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Way
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8900
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8900
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Kimball
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 W. 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8300
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8300
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
John A. Otis Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
621 E. 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8800
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8800
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Las Palmas
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E. 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8500
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8500
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Ira Harbison
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3235 E.eighth St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8200
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8200
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
El Toyon Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 E. Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8000
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8000
Grades: K-6
| 476 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincoln Acres
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Lanoitan Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8600
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8600
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Olivewood
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2505 F Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8700
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8700
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Rancho De La Nacion
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 E. Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8100
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8100
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
933 E Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-7400
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-7400
Grades: K-6
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
2401 E. 24th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8670
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,433 students.
What is the rank of National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District is ranked #1328 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in National Elementary School District?
83% of National Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is National Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,801 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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