Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rancho De La Nacion 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 99% 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: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Rancho de la Nacion school serves the north part of National City, CA, within an attendance area that covers approximately 0.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho De La Nacion's student population of 332 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Rancho De La Nacion 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 Rancho De La Nacion is 0.26, 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
#6105 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Rancho De La Nacion's ranking?
Rancho De La Nacion is ranked #6105 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho De La Nacion often compared to?
Rancho De La Nacionis often viewed alongside schools like El Toyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho De La Nacion?
332 students attend Rancho De La Nacion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rancho De La Nacion students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho De La Nacion?
Rancho De La Nacion has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho De La Nacion offer ?
Rancho De La Nacion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rancho De La Nacion part of?
Rancho De La Nacion is part of National Elementary School District.
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