Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kavod Elementary Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Kavod Elementary Charter?
177 students attend Kavod Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kavod Elementary Charter students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kavod Elementary Charter?
Kavod Elementary Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kavod Elementary Charter offer ?
Kavod Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kavod Elementary Charter part of?
Kavod Elementary Charter is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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