National Elementary

National City, California — 10 schools

4,344
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$19,395
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

National Elementary operates 10 public schools serving 4,344 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,964 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,395 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 20.9% local, 64.8% state, and 14.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $97,167 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #336 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 393.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 59.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Asian, 1.5% African American across the district's schools.

National Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 69.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

National Elementary student-counselor ratio is 393:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

National Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 59.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.3%
Federal
64.8%
State
20.9%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
336 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Diego County county, where this district is located.

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$97,167
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in National Elementary.

White 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 10.8%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

393.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
59.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in National Elementary

School Enrollment
Central Elementary
477
Las Palmas
458
Olivewood
424
Lincoln Acres
423
Ira Harbison
393
Palmer Way
387
El Toyon Elementary
381
John a. Otis Elementary
367
Rancho De La Nacion
332
Kimball
322

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in National Elementary?

National Elementary has 10 schools, including 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,344 students.

How much does National Elementary spend per student?

National Elementary spends $19,395 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #336 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in National Elementary?

The average teacher salary in National Elementary is $97,167 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near National Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of National Elementary?

National Elementary students are 82.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.8% Asian, 1.5% African American, 1.4% White, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for National Elementary?

National Elementary has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #336 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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