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Central Elementary

South Bay Union · San Diego County · 1290 Ebony Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA 91932-2920

(619) 628-5000

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1/10
#5439
Rank 5439 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts2/10 · #5115 · 11th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5483 · 4th percentile
Science1/10 · #5446 · 3rd percentile

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School Overview

Imperial Beach is one of San Diego County's most laid-back beach towns, and Central Elementary reflects that tight-knit, working-class community spirit — but the academics here are a real challenge. Families who prioritize math and science will find a school that punches hard in those subjects, even if English scores still have room to grow. It's a solid neighborhood option for families planting roots in IB, where the surf culture and close community ties are as much a part of the education as anything happening in the classroom.

Student Demographics

177 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
150 (85%)
White
11 (6%)
African American
7 (4%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners82 (46%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged133 (75%)
Students with Disabilities54 (31%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

350
Enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
26.7
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 · #3091 · 49th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found