- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · National City, CA
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062667004042
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in National City · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in National City, CA.
School address
District: National Elementary · California
NCES ID 062667004042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062667004042 · National City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 21.7:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Palmas (458 students)
Central Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Elementary
477 students
- Las Palmas
Las Palmas
458 students
- Olivewood
Olivewood
424 students
- Lincoln Acres
Lincoln Acres
423 students
- Ira Harbison
Ira Harbison
393 students
- Palmer Way
Palmer Way
387 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.4%
Asian 11.7%
African American 1.7%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Central Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for National Elementary reports $20,866 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olivewood | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Acres | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira Harbison | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmer Way | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in National City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Las Palmas
Standard public school
458 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Olivewood
Standard public school
424 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Acres
Standard public school
423 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Integrity Charter
Standard public school
393 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Ira Harbison
Standard public school
393 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Palmer Way
Standard public school
387 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in National City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary?
77.2% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in National City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in National City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in National City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in National City on the city page.
What other schools are in National Elementary?
Besides Central Elementary, National Elementary also operates Las Palmas (458 students), Olivewood (424 students), and Lincoln Acres (423 students). See the National Elementary district page for the complete list.