El Toyon Elementary

2000 E. Division St.
National City, CA 91950

412 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

412

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Toyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	335
Black	5
Asian	40
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
335 (81.3 %)
Asian
40 (9.7 %)
Two or More
22 (5.3 %)
White
6 (1.5 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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)336-8000
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 66

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 65