Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rolando Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rolando Park Elementary serves the southeast part of San Diego, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rolando Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rolando Park Elementary School's student population of 270 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rolando Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolando Park Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1586 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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)27.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 Rolando Park Elementary School's ranking?
Rolando Park Elementary School is ranked #1586 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rolando Park Elementary School often compared to?
Rolando Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rolando Park Elementary School?
270 students attend Rolando Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rolando Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rolando Park Elementary School?
Rolando Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rolando Park Elementary School offer ?
Rolando Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rolando Park Elementary School part of?
Rolando Park Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rolando Park Elementary School located?
Rolando Park Elementary School is located in the Rolando Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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