Central Elementary vs Balboa Elementary
Balboa Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 4.6/10. In math proficiency, Balboa Elementary leads at 38.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central Elementary
National City, CA
4.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
508 students
Balboa Elementary
San Diego, CA
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
453 students
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| Metric | Central Elementary | Balboa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.6 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.3 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 3.9 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.3% | 91.8% |
| Environment Score | 5.2 | 7.3 |
| State Rank | #8,323 of 9,557 | #3,931 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 13th | 59th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Elementary | Balboa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 43.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Elementary | Balboa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 508 | 453 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 23.1:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.3% | 91.8% |
| District | National Elementary | San Diego Unified |
| City | National City | San Diego |
Neighborhood
| Metric | National City (91950) | San Diego (92113) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,858 | $59,177 |
| Median Home Value | $580,700 | $559,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,600 | $1,608 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 16.5% | 11.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 26 min |