National Elementary School District
School District · National City, California
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
10
10 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,721
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
10
10 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,721
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Evaluating National Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge National Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
EL Toyon Elementary
National City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palmer Way
National City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ira Harbison
National City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#663 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,721
+$5,074 vs California median
District size
4,200 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
National Elementary ranks #663 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. National Elementary's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are EL Toyon Elementary (5.8/10), Palmer Way (5.6/10), and Ira Harbison (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among National Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in National Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EL Toyon Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Palmer Way | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Ira Harbison | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Kimball | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | John A. Otis Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Rancho De La Nacion | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Las Palmas | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Olivewood | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Acres | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About National Elementary
National Elementary is a National City, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,200 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1. The district invests $22,721 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, National Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is EL Toyon Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, National Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 36.8% and ELA proficiency of 40.4%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in National Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in National Elementary with test data.
Schools in National Elementary
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- National City
- Total Enrollment
- 4,200
- Teachers (FTE)
- 181
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in National Elementary?
National Elementary has 10 schools in total — 10 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for National Elementary?
The average composite rating for National Elementary is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in National Elementary?
National Elementary spends $22,721 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in National Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in National Elementary is 23.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in National Elementary?
EL Toyon Elementary is the highest-rated school in National Elementary with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in National Elementary?
Across schools in National Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does National Elementary compare to other districts in California?
National Elementary has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 10 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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.4%
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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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