Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Toyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Toyon Elementary serves the northern part of National City, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Toyon Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Toyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Toyon Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6707 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Toyon Elementary School's ranking?
El Toyon Elementary School is ranked #6707 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Toyon Elementary School often compared to?
El Toyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho De La Nacion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Toyon Elementary School?
381 students attend El Toyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of El Toyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Toyon Elementary School?
El Toyon Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Toyon Elementary School offer ?
El Toyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Toyon Elementary School part of?
El Toyon Elementary School is part of National Elementary School District.
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