Excellent
#521 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Field Elementary
Elementary School · San Diego Unified
4375 Bannock Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#521 of 9,539
In San Diego
#28 of 288
public schools
In district
#16 of 174
San Diego Unified
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Field Elementary
Field Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified. Field Elementary serves approximately 263 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Field Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Field Elementary show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Field Elementary runs 20.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
35% of students at Field 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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Field Elementary — Students at Field Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Field Elementary Compares
See how Field Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4375 Bannock Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Field Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cadman Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Curie Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Hawthorne Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Whitman Elementary San Diego | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Learning Choice Academy Santee | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Japanese Academy of San Diego San Diego | 0.6 mi | — |
| John Muir Language Academy San Diego | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Hawthorne Elementary San Diego | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Maria Montessori School San Diego | 0.8 mi | — |
| JAPANESE ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO San Diego | 0.9 mi | — |
| MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Diego | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Mt. Everest Academy San Diego | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Sequoia Elementary San Diego | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Cadman Elementary San Diego | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Standley Middle San Diego | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Spreckels Elementary San Diego | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Alcott Elementary San Diego | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Curie Elementary San Diego | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Fusion Academy San Diego | 1.5 mi | — |
| FUSION SAN DIEGO San Diego | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| COASTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Diego | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Clairemont High San Diego | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,286
Median Home Value
$914,400
Median Rent
$2,115/mo
Population
52,645
College Educated
50.7%
Homeownership
57.2%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
39.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Field Elementary
What grades does Field Elementary serve?
Field Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Field Elementary?
Field Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Field Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Field Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Field Elementary rank in CA?
Field Elementary ranks #521 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Field Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Field Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Field Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Field Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Field Elementary a charter school?
No, Field Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Field Elementary a Title I school?
No, Field Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Field Elementary?
65.8% of students at Field 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (858) 800-5900
Resources & Links
District
San Diego Unified- District Enrollment
- 95,492
- Schools in District
- 175
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,828
- District Rank
- #16 of 174
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