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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Central Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 3878 Orange Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105

(619) 344-6100 · www.central.sandiegounified.org/

2/10
#4786
Rank 4786 out of 5,722
Top 84%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4661 · 19th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4571 · 20th percentile
Science2/10 · #4986 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Central Elementary sits in the 92105 zip code, a working-class neighborhood in the City Heights area of San Diego where families from dozens of cultural backgrounds — many of them recent immigrants — have put down roots. The school's scores reflect the real challenges of serving a high-need community, but for families looking for a school deeply embedded in a diverse, tight-knit urban neighborhood, Central is part of a larger City Heights story that has seen meaningful community investment over the years. Families who value cultural richness and community connection, and who are engaged in supplementing their child's education at home, tend to find a home here.

Student Demographics

237 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
174 (73%)
Asian
28 (12%)
African American
27 (11%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners178 (75%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged228 (96%)
Students with Disabilities76 (32%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

497
Enrollment
27.4
Teachers (FTE)
18.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14.8
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 Programs10/10 · #512 · 92nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found