Central Elementary

933 E Ave.
National City, CA 91950

501 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 933 E Ave. in National City, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the National School District. As a public elementary school, it is deeply embedded in the local community, catering to a diverse student population typical of the San Diego County region. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering the social and emotional development of its young students.

Beyond its academic mission, Central Elementary plays a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a hub for local families and community engagement. The school emphasizes inclusivity and student growth, often utilizing targeted instructional programs to support English language learners and students with varying academic needs. By prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, all within a supportive and culturally responsive campus atmosphere.

501

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	406
Black	8
Asian	70
Two or More	11

Hispanic
406 (81.2 %)
Asian
70 (14.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.2 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	National Elementary
Phone:	(619)336-7400
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 78