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National Elementary: National Elementary averages 35.2/100 — 9.7 points below the state average.

Below Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 35.2/100

National Elementary has 11 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 35.2/100 — 9.7 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is John A. Otis Elementary at 49/100, where 14.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,490 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.6
23.4 – 49.0
Avg Exceeded %
11.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 11 ranked

National Elementary's elementary schools average 35.2/100 — 9.7 points below the state average.

District Analysis

National Elementary has 11 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 35.2/100 — 9.7 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages -0.6pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — growth is essentially flat.

Score range of 25.6 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 24.0%, 6.1pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.6%.

John A. Otis Elementary leads the district at 49 with 14.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in National Elementary

3 On the Rise2 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in National Elementary are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine (2) — 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

Hispanic
83.5%
White
1.4%
Asian
1.0%
Black
1.5%
Other
12.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
85%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,490
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,152
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 28.7%
$12,039 → $15,490
Spending Efficiency
2.27
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 32%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$60,297–$129,486
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
225
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in National Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (11)

National Elementary has 11 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.2 — 9.7 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.6pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is John A. Otis Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 14.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1John A. Otis Elementary
National Elementary Growth Engine
14.6%Developing
49/100
2Ira Harbison
National Elementary Growth Engine
16.9%Developing
44/100
3Kimball
National Elementary On the Rise
13.8%Developing
40/100
4Palmer Way
National Elementary Building Momentum
19.3%Developing
38/100
5Olivewood
National Elementary Building Momentum
9.2%Developing
35/100
6El Toyon Elementary
National Elementary Building Momentum
7.3%Developing
34/100
7Central Elementary
National Elementary On the Rise
11.0%Developing
33/100
8Rancho de la Nacion
National Elementary Building Momentum
15.7%Developing
32/100
9Las Palmas
National Elementary Building Momentum
5.4%Developing
30/100
10Lincoln Acres
National Elementary On the Rise
4.0%Needs Support
29/100
11Integrity Charter
National Elementary Building Momentum
10.0%Needs Support
23/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 11 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is National Elementary a good school district?
National Elementary has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.2/100, which is 9.7 points below the state average. 11.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in National Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in National Elementary is John A. Otis Elementary with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 14.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does National Elementary spend per student?
National Elementary spends $15,490 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in National Elementary?
Teacher salaries in National Elementary range from $60,297–$129,486 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.