Below Average
#8366 of 9,539 schools in CA
Encanto Elementary
Elementary School · San Diego Unified
822 65th St., San Diego, CA 92114
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,366 of 9,539
In San Diego
#261 of 288
public schools
In district
#161 of 174
San Diego Unified
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Encanto Elementary
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About Encanto Elementary
Encanto Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified. Encanto Elementary serves approximately 399 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Encanto Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,366 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Encanto Elementary show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
52% of students at Encanto Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Encanto Elementary — Students at Encanto Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.6/10.
How Encanto Elementary Compares
See how Encanto Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
822 65th St., San Diego, CA 92114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Encanto Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Nye Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Keiller Leadership Academy (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bethune K-8 (rated 8.0/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ingenuity Charter San Diego | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| The O'Farrell Charter San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| San Altos Elementary Lemon Grove | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Keiller Leadership Academy San Diego | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Morse High San Diego | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Fulton K-8 San Diego | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Johnson Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Valencia Park Elementary San Diego | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Nye Elementary San Diego | 1.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Srinivasan School San Diego | 1.5 mi | — |
| San Miguel Elementary Lemon Grove | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| St. Rita's School San Diego | 1.6 mi | — |
| Monterey Heights Elementary Lemon Grove | 1.6 mi | 4.2 |
| ST RITA'S SCHOOL San Diego | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Bethune K-8 San Diego | 1.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Audubon K-8 San Diego | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Carver Elementary San Diego | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Perry Elementary San Diego | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Horton Elementary San Diego | 1.7 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,171
Median Home Value
$604,300
Median Rent
$1,741/mo
Population
64,820
College Educated
20.3%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
38
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|---|---|
| Allen at Steinbeck San Jose, CA | 4.2 |
| Alpine Elementary Littlerock, CA | 4.2 |
| Bahia Vista Elementary San Rafael, CA | 4.2 |
| Bay View Academy Monterey, CA | 4.2 |
| Bayside STEAM Academy Imperial Beach, CA | 4.2 |
| Bayview Elementary San Pablo, CA | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Encanto Elementary
What grades does Encanto Elementary serve?
Encanto Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Encanto Elementary?
Encanto Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encanto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Encanto Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Encanto Elementary rank in CA?
Encanto Elementary ranks #8,366 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Encanto Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Encanto Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Encanto Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Encanto Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Encanto Elementary a charter school?
No, Encanto Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Encanto Elementary a Title I school?
No, Encanto Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Encanto Elementary?
92.5% of students at Encanto 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (619) 344-6700
Resources & Links
District
San Diego Unified- District Enrollment
- 95,492
- Schools in District
- 175
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,828
- District Rank
- #161 of 174
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