EL TOYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
El Toyon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the National Elementary school district, located in National City, CA with about 472 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, El Toyon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
El Toyon Elementary, located in the heart of National City, California, is a public school serving a diverse community of students in the Sweetwater Union High School District/National School District area. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of its student body, many of whom come from multilingual backgrounds.
Beyond the classroom, El Toyon Elementary is often recognized for its efforts to build strong partnerships with local families and community organizations. The school frequently hosts events and programs aimed at promoting parent involvement and student engagement, striving to create a safe, supportive campus culture. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, El Toyon works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing the values of community, respect, and academic growth.
For more information, contact El Toyon Elementary at (619) 336-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
National City, CA 91950-1823
(619) 336-8000
EL TOYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in National City, CA with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- National Elementary
- Total Students:
- 472
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 472 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL TOYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.3%
- Asian
- 9.7%
- White
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.