Serving 650 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ericson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ericson Elementary serves the northern part of San Diego, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ericson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ericson Elementary School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
The Extra Effort School
School Rankings
Ericson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ericson 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
53%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ericson Elementary School's ranking?
Ericson Elementary School is ranked #891 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ericson Elementary School often compared to?
Ericson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandburg Elementary School, Jonas Salk Elementary School, Hickman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ericson Elementary School?
650 students attend Ericson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ericson Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ericson Elementary School?
Ericson Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ericson Elementary School offer ?
Ericson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ericson Elementary School part of?
Ericson Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of Disability Awareness Month
December 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of Universal Human Rights Month
December 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day of National School Board Recognition Month
January 01, 2027 (Friday)
First Day of Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January 01, 2027 (Friday)
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