Cardiff Elementary School District
School District · Cardiff-by-the-sea, California
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
649
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
649
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
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Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-sea · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ada W. Harris Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-sea · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#47 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,910
+$2,263 vs California median
District size
649 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Cardiff Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Ada W. Harris Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff Elementary is a Cardiff-by-the-sea, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 649 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1. District-level spending was $19,910 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Cardiff Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cardiff Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Cardiff Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 76.2% and ELA proficiency of 72.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools.
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Schools in Cardiff Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cardiff Elementary with test data.
Schools in Cardiff Elementary
2 schoolsElementary Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Cardiff-by-the-sea
- Total Enrollment
- 649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- District spending per student
- $19,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cardiff Elementary?
Cardiff Elementary has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cardiff Elementary?
The average composite rating for Cardiff Elementary is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cardiff Elementary?
Cardiff Elementary's district-level spending was $19,910 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cardiff Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cardiff Elementary is 22.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cardiff Elementary?
Cardiff Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cardiff Elementary with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Cardiff Elementary?
Across schools in Cardiff Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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