National Elementary
National Elementary has 10 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 33.3/100 — 10.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is John A. Otis Elementary at 43/100, where 14.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,490 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
District Analysis
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 17.1 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.0%, 5.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: John A. Otis Elementary leads the district at 43 with 14.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in National Elementary
Hidden gems: 5 schools in National Elementary are classified as On the Rise (5) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
National Elementary spends $15,490 per student in current expenditures — $676 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (10)
National Elementary has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.3 — 10.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.7pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is John A. Otis Elementary with a Scope Score of 43 and 14.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John A. Otis Elementary National Elementary On the Rise | 14.6% | Developing 43/100 |
| 2 | Ira Harbison National Elementary On the Rise | 16.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | Palmer Way National Elementary Building Momentum | 19.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Kimball National Elementary On the Rise | 13.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Rancho de la Nacion National Elementary Building Momentum | 15.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Olivewood National Elementary Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 7 | El Toyon Elementary National Elementary Building Momentum | 7.3% | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | Central Elementary National Elementary On the Rise | 11.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 9 | Lincoln Acres National Elementary On the Rise | 4.0% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 10 | Las Palmas National Elementary Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about National Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology