Central Elementary

www.central.sandiegounified.org/

533 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary, located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into a diverse, urban community. The campus is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive academic environment, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central Elementary places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student support services, catering to a diverse student body that includes English language learners and students with unique educational needs. The school leverages its website and district resources to maintain consistent communication with families and encourages parental involvement to foster a collaborative educational experience. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and community engagement, Central Elementary aims to be a stable and nurturing hub for the children of the Polk Avenue area.

533

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	393
Black	43
Asian	80
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
393 (73.7 %)
Asian
80 (15.0 %)
Black
43 (8.1 %)
White
8 (1.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)344-6100
Website:	http://www.central.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 87

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	49.2%
Male	271	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)