Central Elementary

Public K-6

 933 E Ave.
       National City, CA  91950-3416


(619) 336-7400

District: National Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4044th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,444 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    National City Middle
High:    Sweetwater High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.0%
Asian:
14.0%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.4% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the National Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.22. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81%), Asian (14%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 22.7, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the National Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $4,444, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the National Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 4044th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
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Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


National Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks National Elementary 1112th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.39 3672nd 4809 23.6%
2005 27.19 3468th 4822 28.1%
2006 13.09 4466th 4818 7.3%
2007 25.63 3885th 5113 24.0%
2008 30.61 3536th 5113 30.8%
2009 31.11 3621st 5193 30.3%
2010 31.17 3762nd 5314 29.2%
2011 31.01 3910th 5377 27.3%
2012 23.00 4454th 5390 17.4%
2013 50.61 2652nd 5530 52.0%
2015 40.62 2981st 5611 46.9%
2016 44.02 2830th 5614 49.6%
2017 49.05 2602nd 5692 54.3%
2018 42.97 2956th 5662 47.8%
2019 35.46 3500th 5789 39.5%
2022 26.64 4184th 5883 28.9%
2023 28.22 4032nd 5848 31.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.43 279th 3246 91.4%
2019 40.21 1768th 3275 46.0%
2022 48.79 1264th 3311 61.8%
2023 53.13 1042nd 3240 67.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.56 2213th 2416 8.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.00 1970th 5084 61.3%
2019 48.11 2528th 5173 51.1%
2022 37.80 3192nd 5264 39.4%
2023 34.86 3492nd 5355 34.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.30 161st 356 54.8%
2023 43.95 177th 336 47.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.58 2625th 5413 51.5%
2019 39.19 3158th 5492 42.5%
2022 27.31 3987th 5635 29.2%
2023 25.10 4199th 5595 25.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.03 1305th 2128 38.7%
2019 33.96 1587th 2585 38.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.65 3073rd 5431 43.4%
2019 33.36 3510th 5510 36.3%
2022 27.25 4028th 5663 28.9%
2023 31.99 3597th 5627 36.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.58 2253rd 4830 53.4%
2019 41.21 2877th 4963 42.0%
2022 34.41 3335th 5084 34.4%
2023 32.36 3503rd 5079 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 68 23 76 573 2 n/a n/a 0 742
1989 59 27 53 623 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1990 72 19 58 648 3 n/a n/a 0 800
1991 59 13 51 664 4 n/a n/a 0 791
1992 47 25 61 687 5 n/a n/a 0 825
1993 48 19 62 680 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1994 32 20 48 686 3 n/a n/a 0 789
1995 31 18 51 710 2 n/a n/a 0 812
1996 31 18 51 710 2 n/a n/a 0 812
1997 12 25 51 722 3 n/a n/a 0 813
1998 21 25 45 750 2 n/a n/a 0 843
1999 20 19 40 747 1 n/a n/a 0 827
2000 28 13 51 740 1 n/a n/a 0 833
2001 15 13 57 745 3 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 15 15 67 732 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2003 15 15 67 732 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2004 14 12 60 707 1 n/a n/a 0 794
2005 9 12 87 678 1 n/a n/a 0 787
2006 6 13 66 669 3 n/a n/a 0 757
2007 8 12 62 667 1 n/a n/a 2 752
2008 13 11 44 651 1 n/a n/a 0 720
2009 52 9 53 601 2 2 0 0 719
2010 5 2 6 594 0 0 99 0 706
2011 8 14 33 560 1 3 46 0 665
2012 9 13 59 607 0 3 6 0 697
2013 14 11 56 623 0 1 7 0 712
2014 21 9 57 616 0 3 10 0 716
2015 17 11 60 571 0 6 12 0 677
2016 17 13 51 563 0 3 14 0 661
2017 13 8 42 541 0 3 16 0 623
2018 11 13 48 516 1 1 17 0 607
2019 10 8 57 493 0 1 11 0 580
2020 6 8 45 500 0 1 10 0 570
2021 5 8 47 475 0 1 9 4 549
2022 4 7 58 415 0 1 5 1 491
2023 5 8 70 406 0 0 11 1 501

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 742 31.0 23.9 n/a
1989 762 32.4 23.5 n/a
1990 800 32.5 24.6 n/a
1991 791 31.0 25.5 n/a
1992 825 31.5 26.1 n/a
1993 809 32.0 25.3 95.1
1994 789 30.9 25.5 94.9
1995 812 31.0 26.2 95
1996 812 31.0 26.2 95
1997 813 30.0 27.1 95
1998 843 34.0 24.8 94.9
1999 827 39.8 20.8 94.9
2000 833 39.5 21.1 99.6
2001 833 39.0 21.4 99.6
2002 829 38.0 21.8 99.6
2003 829 38.0 21.8 99.6
2004 794 37.0 21.5 99.6
2005 787 37.0 21.3 99.6
2006 757 34.0 22.3 85.5
2007 752 34.0 22.1 84.5
2008 720 40.0 18.0 86
2009 719 33.0 18.0 99.6
2010 706 27.0 26.1 87.4
2011 665 n/a n/a 86.9
2012 697 33.0 21.1 n/a
2013 712 31.1 22.8 n/a
2014 716 29.0 24.6 74.3
2015 677 28.0 24.1 76.8
2016 661 30.0 22.0 78.1
2017 623 28.5 21.8 82.8
2018 607 27.0 22.4 83.9
2019 580 26.0 22.3 80.2
2020 570 n/a n/a 81.9
2021 549 27.0 20.3 73.4
2022 491 24.0 20.4 80.7
2023 501 22.0 22.7 81.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 742 31.0 23.9 n/a
1989 762 32.4 23.5 n/a
1990 800 32.5 24.6 n/a
1991 791 31.0 25.5 n/a
1992 825 31.5 26.1 n/a
1993 809 32.0 25.3 95.1
1994 789 30.9 25.5 94.9
1995 812 31.0 26.2 95
1996 812 31.0 26.2 95
1997 813 30.0 27.1 95
1998 843 34.0 24.8 94.9
1999 827 39.8 20.8 94.9
2000 833 39.5 21.1 99.6
2001 833 39.0 21.4 99.6
2002 829 38.0 21.8 99.6
2003 829 38.0 21.8 99.6
2004 794 37.0 21.5 99.6
2005 787 37.0 21.3 99.6
2006 757 34.0 22.3 85.5
2007 752 34.0 22.1 84.5
2008 720 40.0 18.0 86
2009 719 33.0 18.0 99.6
2010 706 27.0 26.1 87.4
2011 665 n/a n/a 86.9
2012 697 33.0 21.1 n/a
2013 712 31.1 22.8 n/a
2014 716 29.0 24.6 74.3
2015 677 28.0 24.1 76.8
2016 661 30.0 22.0 78.1
2017 623 28.5 21.8 82.8
2018 607 27.0 22.4 83.9
2019 580 26.0 22.3 80.2
2020 570 n/a n/a 81.9
2021 549 27.0 20.3 73.4
2022 491 24.0 20.4 80.7
2023 501 22.0 22.7 81.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201489.0%0.0%0.0%11.0%89.0%95.0%97.0%90.0%91.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202096.3%0.0%2.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,444

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3500th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4032nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)35.540
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)41.128.8
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)33.835.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)43.232.5
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)34.218
 16.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)42.726.8
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)30.313.8
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)35.224.3
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)42.928.8
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)39.832.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)27.319.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)2020.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)20.817.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (National Elementary)19.218.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Elementary)55.737.7
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)46.135.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)34.827.5
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)29.424.8
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students580501
 13.6%
African American88
American Indian00
Asian5770
 22.8%
Hispanic493406
 17.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White105
 50%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.2%81.4%
 1.3%


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Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : National City Middle
High : Sweetwater High

Central Elementary ranks 4044th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Central Elementary.

Students at Central Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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