Wegeforth Elementary School

3443 Ediwhar Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wegeforth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wegeforth Elementary School's student population of 194 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
194 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Wegeforth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wegeforth Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2530 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wegeforth 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.
50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wegeforth 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.
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wegeforth 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 Wegeforth Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
20%
12%
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Hispanic
38%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wegeforth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wegeforth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wegeforth 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 Wegeforth Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wegeforth 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Wegeforth 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
48%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wegeforth 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
21%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wegeforth 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wegeforth Elementary School's ranking?
Wegeforth Elementary School is ranked #2530 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wegeforth Elementary School often compared to?
Wegeforth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wegeforth Elementary School?
194 students attend Wegeforth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wegeforth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wegeforth Elementary School?
Wegeforth Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wegeforth Elementary School offer ?
Wegeforth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wegeforth Elementary School part of?
Wegeforth Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Wegeforth Elementary School located?
Wegeforth Elementary School is located in the Serra Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Serra Mesa.

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March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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