San Ysidro Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

San Ysidro Learning Academy serves 711 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
711 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in San Ysidro Learning Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
1%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in San Ysidro Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in San Ysidro Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend San Ysidro Learning Academy?
711 students attend San Ysidro Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of San Ysidro Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Ysidro Learning Academy?
San Ysidro Learning Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Ysidro Learning Academy offer ?
San Ysidro Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is San Ysidro Learning Academy part of?
San Ysidro Learning Academy is part of San Ysidro Elementary School District.

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