San Ysidro Elementary School District

4350 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173-1617
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

San Ysidro 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 7 public schools serving 4,201 students in San Ysidro Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Ysidro Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (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
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,201 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

San Ysidro Elementary School District, which is ranked #1256 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1233 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of San Ysidro Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Ysidro Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Ysidro Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
163 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,696 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
56%
# Black Students
108 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
80 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
2%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
504
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
422
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
464
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
481
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
484
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
483
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
438
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
496
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,478 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,790 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of San Ysidro Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$75 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of San Ysidro Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,478
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in San Ysidro Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,790
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in San Ysidro Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best San Ysidro Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean View Hills
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4919 Del Sol Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 661-0457
Grades: K-5
| 985 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Del Mar
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4885 Del Sol Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 661-6753
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3825 Sunset Ln.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-1148
Grades: K-6
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
San Ysidro Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4345 Otay Mesa Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-5551
Grades: 7-8
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
226 Willow Rd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-2231
Grades: K-6
| 686 students
Rank: #66.
La Mirada Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Avenida De La Madrid
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4424
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Smythe Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Smythe Ave.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 428-4447
Grades: K-6
| 561 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,201 students.
What is the rank of San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District is ranked #1256 out of 1,925 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 San Ysidro Elementary School District?
88% of San Ysidro Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Ysidro Elementary School District?
San Ysidro Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Ysidro Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,790 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 4,201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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