Sessions Elementary School

2150 Beryl St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sessions Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sessions Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sessions Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sessions Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sessions Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#959 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sessions Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sessions Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sessions Elementary School 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.
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sessions Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sessions Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sessions Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sessions Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sessions Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sessions Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sessions Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sessions Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sessions Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Sessions Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sessions Elementary School 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
18%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sessions Elementary School 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

What is Sessions Elementary School's ranking?
Sessions Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sessions Elementary School often compared to?
Sessions Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Beach Elementary School, Bird Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sessions Elementary School?
432 students attend Sessions Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sessions Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sessions Elementary School?
Sessions Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sessions Elementary School offer ?
Sessions Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sessions Elementary School part of?
Sessions Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sessions Elementary School located?
Sessions Elementary School is located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Pacific Beach.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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