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Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences

El Centro Elementary · Imperial County · 1525 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243-2211

(760) 353-0140 · www.ballingtonacademy.org

6/10
#2586
Rank 2586 out of 5,722
Top 45%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2540 · 56th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2831 · 51st percentile
Science6/10 · #2270 · 59th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences brings a creative, dual-focus energy to El Centro, a close-knit desert city near the US-Mexico border that's proud of its tight community ties and agricultural roots. Sitting right around the middle of the pack statewide, it's a solid choice for families who want something beyond the traditional public school experience — particularly those drawn to the arts-and-sciences framing that gives kids exposure to both creative and analytical thinking from an early age. For families living in Imperial Valley who want a charter option with a distinctive identity, Ballington offers a genuinely different feel from the neighborhood's traditional schools.

Student Demographics

113 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
112 (99%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners58 (51%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged92 (81%)
Students with Disabilities23 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

230
Enrollment
18
Teachers (FTE)
12.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
16.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3432 · 43rd percentile

56 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found