Excellent
#1213 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Cardiff Elementary
Elementary School · Cardiff Elementary · Cardiff-by-the-sea, CA
An elementary school in Cardiff-by-the-sea, CA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1888 Montgomery Ave., Cardiff-by-the-sea, CA 92007
- Math 85% proficient (2019)
- Reading 65% proficient (2019)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cardiff Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cardiff Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,063
Median home value
$1,808,200
Median rent
$2,955/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Gate Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Village Gate Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Ocean Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Jcs - Mountain OaksCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 256 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cardiff Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardiff Elementary is listed in Cardiff Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff Elementary is a public elementary school in Cardiff-by-the-sea, CA, part of Cardiff Elementary, serving approximately 267 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardiff Elementary
What grades does Cardiff Elementary serve?
Cardiff Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Cardiff Elementary?
Cardiff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardiff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardiff Elementary is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardiff Elementary rank in CA?
Cardiff Elementary ranks #1,213 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cardiff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardiff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cardiff Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cardiff Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Cardiff Elementary a charter school?
No, Cardiff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cardiff Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cardiff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cardiff Elementary?
11.2% of students at Cardiff Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (760) 632-5892
- Area population (ZIP 92007)
- 11,764
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92007; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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