Knox Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1098 South 49th St
San Diego, CA 92113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Knox Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
38 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(10-11)
39%
58%
(10-11)
32%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Knox Elementary School?
635 students attend Knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Knox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Knox Elementary School offer ?
Knox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Knox Elementary School part of?
Knox Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

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