EL Centro Elementary School District
School District · EL Centro, California
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
5,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
5,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
How this district compares
California rank
#270 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,901
+$254 vs California median
District size
5,182 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
EL Centro Elementary ranks #270 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. EL Centro Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elementary (8.7/10), Wilson Jr. High (8.0/10), and Booker T. Washington Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among EL Centro Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among EL Centro Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Centro Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Wilson Jr. High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Booker T. Washington Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Mckinley Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Kennedy Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | De Anza Magnet | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Desert Garden Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Margaret Hedrick Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Imperial Valley Home School Academy | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About EL Centro Elementary
EL Centro Elementary is a EL Centro, California school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 5,182 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. District-level spending was $17,901 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, EL Centro Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, EL Centro Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 33.1% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in EL Centro Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in EL Centro Elementary with test data.
Schools in EL Centro Elementary
12 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- EL Centro
- Total Enrollment
- 5,182
- Teachers (FTE)
- 230
- District spending per student
- $17,901NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EL Centro Elementary?
EL Centro Elementary has 12 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for EL Centro Elementary?
The average composite rating for EL Centro Elementary is 6.6/10. 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 EL Centro Elementary?
EL Centro Elementary's district-level spending was $17,901 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 EL Centro Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in EL Centro Elementary is 22.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in EL Centro Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary is the highest-rated school in EL Centro Elementary with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in EL Centro Elementary?
Across schools in EL Centro Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does EL Centro Elementary compare to other districts in California?
EL Centro Elementary has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.8%
How we rate schools
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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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