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National Elementary School District (2026) - National City, CA

National Elementary School District

1500 N Ave.
National City, CA 91950-4827
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

National Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,964 students in National Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in National Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
3,964 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

National Elementary School District, which is ranked #1255 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1229 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
34%
32%
47%
17%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
82%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,541 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,025 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,541
$20,100
Spending / Student
$21,025
$18,511

Best National Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmer Way
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8900
Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
John A. Otis Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
621 East 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8800
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Ira Harbison
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3235 Easteighth St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8200
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Kimball
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 West 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8300
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Rancho De La Nacion
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 East Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8100
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Las Palmas
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 East 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8500
Gr: K-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
933 E Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-7400
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Olivewood
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 F Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8700
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
El Toyon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 East Division St.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8000
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Acres
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Lanoitan Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8600
Gr: K-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 North Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-8670

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,964 students.
What is the rank of National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District is ranked #1255 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in National Elementary School District?
82% of National Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of National Elementary School District?
National Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is National Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,025 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 3,964 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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