Top Rankings
National Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,198 students in National Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in National Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,198 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
National Elementary School District, which is ranked #1329 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1287 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
82%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,173 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,853 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,173
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,853
$18,396
Best National Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Way
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8900
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8900
Grades: K-6
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Kimball
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 West 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8300
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8300
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
John A. Otis Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
621 East 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8800
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8800
Grades: K-6
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Las Palmas
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 East 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8500
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8500
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
Ira Harbison
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3235 Easteighth St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8200
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8200
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
El Toyon Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 East Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8000
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8000
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincoln Acres
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Lanoitan Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8600
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8600
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Olivewood
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2505 F Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8700
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8700
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #99.
Rancho De La Nacion
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 East Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8100
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8100
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
933 E Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-7400
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-7400
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 North Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8670
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,198 students.
What is the rank of National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District is ranked #1329 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in National Elementary School District?
82% of National Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is National Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,853 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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