Kidinnu Academy

1025 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kidinnu Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kidinnu Academy's student population of 433 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Kidinnu Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kidinnu Academy is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3811 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
34%
40-49%
47%
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
2%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
98%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
(22-23)
0.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kidinnu Academy's ranking?
Kidinnu Academy is ranked #3811 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kidinnu Academy?
433 students attend Kidinnu Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kidinnu Academy students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kidinnu Academy?
Kidinnu Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kidinnu Academy offer ?
Kidinnu Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kidinnu Academy part of?
Kidinnu Academy is part of Kidinnu Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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