Central Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Escondido, California 92025 · Escondido Union
#5506 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#49568 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary located in Escondido, in the Escondido Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 575 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 9.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 5506th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 575.
There are 36 schools in Escondido; Central Elementary ranks 34th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Classical Academy High
Escondido · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,336 students · 647 m away
Felicita Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students · 1.5 km away
Motivated Youth Academy
Escondido · Charter other · Grades K–12
251 students · 1.6 km away
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students · 1.8 km away
Juniper Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 1.8 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students · 1.9 km away
Farr Avenue Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students · 2.2 km away
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students · 2.2 km away
Pioneer Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students · 2.4 km away
Miller Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 2.4 km away
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Rooftop Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary a good school?
Central Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 9.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5506 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elementary rank in California?
Central Elementary ranks #5506 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #49568 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary had 575 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.