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#8366 of 9,539 schools in CA

Encanto Elementary

Elementary School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA

A San Diego Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

822 65th St., San Diego, CA 92114

  • Math 24% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$20,828
Chronic Absenteeism51.9%

Students at Encanto Elementary score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Encanto Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,092/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,171

Median home value

$604,300

Median rent

$1,741/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Altos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–60.9 mi353Compare →
The O'farrell CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.0K–120.9 mi1,819Compare →
Johnson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–51.0 mi270Compare →
Keiller Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–81.0 mi605Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

San Diego Unified

Schools in district
175
Rank in district
#161 of 174
District spending per student
$20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Encanto Elementary is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Encanto Elementary

Encanto Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,366 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.9%
Area population (ZIP 92114)
64,820
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
38
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 92114; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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