CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Bay Union school district, located in Imperial Beach, CA with about 552 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 23 teachers, Central 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.
Central Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal city of Imperial Beach, California, serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the South Bay Union School District. Situated just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, the school plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social needs of its student population.
The school is known for its focus on foundational education, prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and character development. As part of a district committed to educational equity, Central Elementary utilizes various instructional strategies to engage students and foster a sense of belonging. The campus typically offers a range of resources and extracurricular opportunities aimed at enriching the student experience while preparing young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Central Elementary at (619) 628-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932-2920
(619) 628-5000
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Imperial Beach, CA with about 552 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Bay Union
- Total Students:
- 552
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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 552 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.4%
- White
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.