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5.3 avg / 10

National Elementary School District

School District · National City, California

Students: 4,200
Teachers (FTE): 181

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

10

10 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,721

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#603 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,721

+$5,074 vs California median

District size

4,200 students

Larger than California median

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 5.3/10, National Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ira Harbison, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, National Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 26.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 26.9%
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ELA Proficiency 33.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in National Elementary with test data.

District 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 5.3/10. 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?

Ira Harbison is the highest-rated school in National Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in National Elementary?

Across schools in National Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.2%. 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 5.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
26.9%
ELA Proficiency
33.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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