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El Centro Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,182 students in El Centro Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in El Centro Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
5,182 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
El Centro Elementary School District, which is ranked #1305 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1303 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,975 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
56%
# Black Students
45 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
96 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
2%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
621
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
529
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
547
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
551
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
520
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
588
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
584
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
623
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
619
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,755 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,575 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,755
$19,942
Spending / Student
$17,575
$18,366
Best El Centro Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2370 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-4890
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-4890
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 South Seventh St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4791
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4791
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
De Anza Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1530 South Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-9811
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-9811
Grades: K-8
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 South Sixth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-2051
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-2051
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1177 North Eighth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3225
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3225
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Jr. High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Wilson
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #88.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Villa Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-6555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-6555
Grades: K-6
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 North Sixth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0444
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0444
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Twelfth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3060
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3060
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #1111.
Margaret Hedrick Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 South Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4750
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4750
Grades: K-6
| 460 students
Rank: #1212.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 South First St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-6611
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-6611
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
1256 Broadway
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5712
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5712
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Centro Elementary School District?
El Centro Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,182 students.
What is the rank of El Centro Elementary School District?
El Centro Elementary School District is ranked #1305 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Centro Elementary School District?
96% of El Centro Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Centro Elementary School District?
El Centro Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Centro Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,575 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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