San Ysidro Elementary operates 7 public schools serving 4,260 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,140 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 $17,700 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 51.2% local, 36.0% state, and 12.8% 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 $95,209 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #817 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 32.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 2.5% African American across the district's schools.
Ocean View Hills accounts for 24.6% of all San Ysidro Elementary student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means San Ysidro Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
San Ysidro Elementary school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities
San Ysidro Elementary school enrollment ranges from 382 students (lowest) to 1,020 students (highest), a spread of 638 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
San Ysidro Elementary has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 55.7% 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.
San Ysidro Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 32.9% — 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.
San Ysidro Elementary has 7 schools, including 5 elementary, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 4,260 students.
How much does San Ysidro Elementary spend per student?
San Ysidro Elementary spends $17,700 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #817 in California.
What is the average teacher salary in San Ysidro Elementary?
The average teacher salary in San Ysidro Elementary is $95,209 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near San Ysidro 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 San Ysidro Elementary?
San Ysidro Elementary students are 89.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 2.5% African American, 1.7% White, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for San Ysidro Elementary?
San Ysidro Elementary has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #817 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.