La Jolla Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025La Jolla, California 92037 · San Diego Unified
#103 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#3232 of 50,301 nationally
About La Jolla Elementary
La Jolla Elementary is a public elementary located in La Jolla, in the San Diego Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 566 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 103rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 566.
There are 6 schools in La Jolla; La Jolla Elementary ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)95%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.6
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 La Jolla Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 95%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near La Jolla Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
La Jolla High
La Jolla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students · 659 m away
Muirlands Middle
La Jolla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 739 m away
Bird Rock Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 3.2 km away
Torrey Pines Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students · 3.4 km away
Pacific Beach Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 3.8 km away
Alcott Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students · 4.7 km away
Sessions Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students · 4.9 km away
Pacific Beach Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students · 4.9 km away
Doyle Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students · 5.4 km away
Cadman Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
184 students · 5.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Jolla Elementary a good school?
La Jolla Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 83.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #103 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 La Jolla Elementary rank in California?
La Jolla Elementary ranks #103 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #3232 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Jolla Elementary?
La Jolla Elementary had 566 students in 2025.
Is La Jolla Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
La Jolla Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near La Jolla Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Jolla Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.