Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowan Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rowan Elementary serves the southern part of San Diego, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being around 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rowan Elementary School's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rowan Elementary School 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 Rowan Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#4271 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Rowan Elementary School's ranking?
Rowan Elementary School is ranked #4271 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rowan Elementary School?
205 students attend Rowan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rowan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowan Elementary School?
Rowan Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rowan Elementary School offer ?
Rowan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rowan Elementary School part of?
Rowan Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rowan Elementary School located?
Rowan Elementary School is located in the Gateway neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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