How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cardiff Elementary | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cardiff-By-the-Sea, California | San Diego, California |
| Total Enrollment | 642 | 93,893 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 175 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.9:1 | 22.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cardiff Elementary | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,564 | $18,665 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.5% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 12.5% | 25.1% |
| Local Revenue | 82.0% | 60.5% |
Cardiff Elementary
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San Diego Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cardiff Elementary | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.5% | 22.5% |
| African American | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 47.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 17.6% | 9.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.8% | 49.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cardiff Elementary | San Diego Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 218 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 18 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 323.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.9% | 39.6% |
School Types
Cardiff Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
San Diego Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.