La Jolla Elementary

Public K-5

 1111 Marine St.
       La Jolla, CA  92037-5131


(858) 454-7196

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,302 Help


Students who attend La Jolla Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Muirlands Middle
High:    La Jolla High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.4% Help


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Compare Details La Jolla Elementary ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 116 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at La Jolla Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Jolla Elementary is 23.2. 81 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Jolla Elementary is $8,302. 62 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

La Jolla Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Jolla Elementary 40th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See La Jolla Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
Asian students:
White students:


San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 579th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Jolla Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.00 456th 4809 90.5%
2005 92.41 361st 4822 92.5%
2006 93.94 269th 4818 94.4%
2007 95.42 202nd 5113 96.0%
2008 94.58 208th 5113 95.9%
2009 96.93 57th 5193 98.9%
2010 97.11 26th 5314 99.5%
2011 96.57 35th 5377 99.3%
2012 95.46 63rd 5390 98.8%
2013 96.78 28th 5530 99.5%
2015 98.97 19th 5611 99.7%
2016 99.03 8th 5614 99.9%
2017 99.38 3rd 5692 99.9%
2018 99.39 2nd 5662 100.0%
2019 99.37 3rd 5789 99.9%
2022 98.91 27th 5883 99.5%
2023 98.69 40th 5848 99.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.19 108th 667 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.98 5th 2416 99.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.99 1st 5173 100.0%
2023 99.86 7th 5355 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.00 1st 5413 100.0%
2019 98.77 4th 5492 99.9%
2022 97.89 71st 5635 98.7%
2023 97.52 94th 5595 98.3%
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Rank History for Male students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.34 3rd 5431 99.9%
2019 99.35 4th 5510 99.9%
2022 99.13 12th 5663 99.8%
2023 98.57 31st 5627 99.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.86 1st 1183 99.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.95 1st 4830 100.0%
2019 99.74 9th 4963 99.8%
2022 99.99 2nd 5084 100.0%
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Rank History for White students at La Jolla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.37 2nd 2737 99.9%
2019 96.78 3rd 2834 99.9%
2022 93.24 29th 2726 98.9%
2023 92.70 35th 2659 98.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 28, 2017

Open Quote Great school! We love it! Mrs.Tripi is an incredible woman. Thanks! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Open Quote This is my daughter's first year at La Jolla Elementary and we have had such a great experience! The principal, Ms. Tripi is incredibly dedicated to the school and students. She knows all the students by name and actively participates in each classroom. We really like that the school focuses on academics but teachers also focus on character development of their students. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 30, 2015

Open Quote Student-teacher ratio significantly changed from previous years, which significantly affected the students' education this academic year. There are several teachers who are either incompetent, overworked, or bordering on pathologically depressed and should not be allowed to teach. Maybe they were all better when class size was smaller, but the increased work load has put several teachers over the edge, into unacceptable performance, especially for such a highly rated school. My prediction is that surrounding private schools will see increased enrollment in the 2015-2016 academic year. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Open Quote This school plays favorites with generous donors, which are appreciated, but if you are not one of them, they couldn't care less. The teachers are alright, about half use public shaming and humiliation of students to keep them in line. If your child tests GATE, they really do not have the resources to handle that. The homework they give out is ridiculous. Our child just blew off his homework, saying it was redundant and repetitive and a waste of time. He was really right about that. He rarely turned in his homework, the teacher would send us regular emails scolding us about his lack of homework, but still gives him high marks.... despite that, the teacher says it is unfair that some students aren't turning in homework while others are. They also ask the parents to not help so much with homework. We really don't know what they want, but as long as he gets high marks, it seems that the homework really is a waste of time he could use for other enriching after school activities. Anyway, it is nothing special, the teachers are alright, but there is definitely a clique among the socially active parents, which works against the parents who are not part of that tennis dress wearing set. Good luck with this school. It is hit and miss based on the teacher Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 21, 2011

Open Quote Donna Trippi is very rude and very unwelcoming to new students. She needs to take her East Coast mentality and go back to NY! Close Quote



Enrollment information for La Jolla Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 317 22 22 235 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1989 286 25 23 237 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1990 270 19 20 224 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 205 16 14 172 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 197 15 19 145 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 238 11 25 169 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 236 18 23 173 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1995 290 19 46 150 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1996 290 19 46 150 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1997 314 10 43 156 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 313 13 44 159 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 338 14 62 150 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 345 9 58 141 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2001 317 11 69 131 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 297 12 74 115 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2003 297 12 74 115 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2004 306 10 72 121 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 308 5 64 117 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2006 304 13 70 120 5 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 341 9 62 101 3 n/a n/a 6 522
2008 370 13 62 104 3 n/a n/a 0 552
2009 388 13 57 90 3 2 0 0 553
2010 407 4 37 111 0 0 41 0 600
2011 429 2 36 108 0 1 46 0 622
2012 451 3 40 105 0 1 37 0 637
2013 449 5 45 92 1 1 43 0 636
2014 425 8 52 83 1 1 43 0 613
2015 402 7 53 85 1 1 46 0 595
2016 379 5 50 72 4 1 48 0 559
2017 396 3 50 73 2 0 44 0 568
2018 357 5 48 67 3 0 55 0 535
2019 393 3 45 70 2 0 59 0 572
2020 396 4 43 77 1 0 76 0 597
2021 293 4 40 71 1 0 74 0 483
2022 268 2 40 70 0 0 60 0 440
2023 296 3 56 75 0 0 59 0 489

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 La Jolla Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 596 22.1 26.9 n/a
1989 571 20.1 28.4 n/a
1990 533 21.1 25.2 n/a
1991 407 17.1 23.8 n/a
1992 376 17.4 21.6 39.9
1993 443 17.1 25.9 37.7
1994 450 18.0 25.0 39.6
1995 506 20.0 25.3 32.6
1996 506 20.0 25.3 32.6
1997 523 22.0 23.8 30
1998 529 25.0 21.2 28.2
1999 566 29.0 19.5 24.7
2000 554 30.0 18.5 24
2001 528 26.0 20.3 18.2
2002 499 28.8 17.3 20
2003 499 28.8 17.3 20
2004 510 26.8 19.0 18.6
2005 494 25.6 19.3 17.8
2006 512 27.4 18.7 16.6
2007 522 27.0 19.3 14.3
2008 552 29.8 18.5 15.2
2009 553 28.0 19.1 12.3
2010 600 26.0 23.0 11.3
2011 622 n/a n/a 10.9
2012 637 28.0 22.7 n/a
2013 636 28.5 22.3 6.3
2014 613 24.0 25.5 7
2015 595 25.0 23.8 6.4
2016 559 24.0 23.2 9.7
2017 568 24.0 23.6 9.5
2018 535 23.5 22.7 10.1
2019 572 23.5 24.3 11
2020 597 n/a n/a 8.4
2021 483 24.0 20.1 10.6
2022 440 20.0 22.0 14.3
2023 489 21.0 23.2 18.4

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 La Jolla Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 596 22.1 26.9 n/a
1989 571 20.1 28.4 n/a
1990 533 21.1 25.2 n/a
1991 407 17.1 23.8 n/a
1992 376 17.4 21.6 39.9
1993 443 17.1 25.9 37.7
1994 450 18.0 25.0 39.6
1995 506 20.0 25.3 32.6
1996 506 20.0 25.3 32.6
1997 523 22.0 23.8 30
1998 529 25.0 21.2 28.2
1999 566 29.0 19.5 24.7
2000 554 30.0 18.5 24
2001 528 26.0 20.3 18.2
2002 499 28.8 17.3 20
2003 499 28.8 17.3 20
2004 510 26.8 19.0 18.6
2005 494 25.6 19.3 17.8
2006 512 27.4 18.7 16.6
2007 522 27.0 19.3 14.3
2008 552 29.8 18.5 15.2
2009 553 28.0 19.1 12.3
2010 600 26.0 23.0 11.3
2011 622 n/a n/a 10.9
2012 637 28.0 22.7 n/a
2013 636 28.5 22.3 6.3
2014 613 24.0 25.5 7
2015 595 25.0 23.8 6.4
2016 559 24.0 23.2 9.7
2017 568 24.0 23.6 9.5
2018 535 23.5 22.7 10.1
2019 572 23.5 24.3 11
2020 597 n/a n/a 8.4
2021 483 24.0 20.1 10.6
2022 440 20.0 22.0 14.3
2023 489 21.0 23.2 18.4

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

La Jolla Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%7.0%0.0%4.0%89.0%91.0%91.0%89.0%89.0%
201392.0%8.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201483.0%14.0%0.0%3.0%86.0%85.0%86.0%86.0%85.0%
201594.0%5.0%0.0%1.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%94.0%
201686.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%
201797.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
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%
202094.5%1.8%3.7%96.3%98.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Jolla Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,302

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

Impact of COVID-19 on La Jolla Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 40th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Jolla Elementary)97.986.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.253.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Jolla Elementary)98.987.5
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)60.455
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Jolla Elementary)96.187.8
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.851.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Jolla Elementary)97.194
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Jolla Elementary)9889.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)6055.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Jolla Elementary)90.195.2
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (La Jolla Elementary)89.278.6
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572489
 14.5%
African American33
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4556
 24.4%
Hispanic7075
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White393296
 24.7%
Two or More Races5959
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11%18.4%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Jolla Elementary

Students who attend La Jolla Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Muirlands Middle
High : La Jolla High

Yes! La Jolla Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 40th of 5868 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended La Jolla Elementary.

Students at La Jolla Elementary are 61% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 11% Asian.


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