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.
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.
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.
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.