Is Field Elementary a good school?

Field Elementary ranks 1935 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Field Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended Field Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Field Elementary?

Students at Field Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 17% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Field Elementary attend?

Students who attend Field Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Innovation Middle High : Madison High

Field Elementary

Summary:

Field Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving 290 students in grades K-6. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked 604 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Field Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.2% in 2018-2019 to 33.7% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Field Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the San Diego Unified and California state averages across all grade levels. The school's performance has also declined over time, with its overall ranking dropping from 2 stars in 2017-2018 to 3 stars in recent years. Additionally, there are equity concerns, as the school's English Language Learner and low-income students have seen a decline in their performance rankings.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Curie Elementary and Holmes Elementary have significantly outperformed Field Elementary in test scores, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages. These high-performing schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more advantaged student population. Addressing the challenges faced by Field Elementary and learning from the success of nearby schools could be crucial in improving the overall academic performance and equity at the school.

Detail:

Public K-6

4375 Bannock Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117-2810

(858) 800-5900

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1935^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,041

Students who attend Field Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Innovation Middle
High:	Madison High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 263

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.6%

White:

16.7%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Field Elementary ranks better than 67% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 55^th among 117 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.6%), White (16.7%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Field Elementary is 20.2, which is the 14^th best among 117 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Field Elementary employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Field Elementary is $10,041, which is the 19^th highest among 117 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Field Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Field Elementary 1935^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Field Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 604^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Field Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	36.16	2860^th	4809	40.5%
2005	45.00	2442^nd	4822	49.4%
2006	44.71	2455^th	4818	49.0%
2007	45.45	2599^th	5113	49.2%
2008	42.54	2810^th	5113	45.0%
2009	59.08	1968^th	5193	62.1%
2010	40.44	3147^th	5314	40.8%
2011	24.90	4341^st	5377	19.3%
2012	29.55	3979^th	5390	26.2%
2013	31.22	3946^th	5530	28.6%
2015	32.50	3502^nd	5611	37.6%
2016	48.31	2588^th	5614	53.9%
2017	50.80	2502^nd	5692	56.0%
2018	39.55	3181^st	5662	43.8%
2019	47.16	2752^nd	5789	52.5%
2022	52.67	2405^th	5883	59.1%
2023	47.30	2678^th	5874	54.4%
2024	62.81	1935^th	5862	67.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	48.54	1321^st	3246	59.3%
2019	66.36	633^rd	3275	80.7%
2022	33.11	2351^st	3311	29.0%
2024	39.56	1854^th	3160	41.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.33	2338^th	5084	54.0%
2019	53.01	2202^nd	5173	57.4%
2022	67.57	1288^th	5264	75.5%
2023	46.68	2584^th	5374	51.9%
2024	64.54	1525^th	5511	72.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.22	2765^th	5413	48.9%
2019	50.98	2432^nd	5492	55.7%
2022	50.40	2394^th	5635	57.5%
2023	42.50	2851^st	5617	49.2%
2024	71.03	1446^th	5605	74.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.44	3318^th	5431	38.9%
2019	41.45	2951^st	5510	46.4%
2022	53.46	2265^th	5663	60.0%
2023	52.65	2300^th	5650	59.3%
2024	51.49	2387^th	5636	57.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Field Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.96	2485^th	4830	48.6%
2019	47.07	2482^nd	4963	50.0%
2022	61.65	1543^rd	5084	69.6%
2023	48.60	2321^st	5098	54.5%
2024	70.38	1171^st	5102	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, August 31, 2019

My child is in the dual immersion program at Field and has had a very successful experience since he started in TK. The teachers are top notch and dedicated, there are amazing programs such as Art class and Science through gardening, not to mention lots of afterschool enrichment opportunities. Field is a wonderful place to be and I'm happy we choiced our child here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Field Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	175	28	36	82	1	n/a	n/a	0	322
1989	203	15	41	83	3	n/a	n/a	0	345
1990	206	15	39	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	337
1991	200	16	38	82	3	n/a	n/a	0	339
1992	223	27	44	89	5	n/a	n/a	0	388
1993	211	25	52	81	3	n/a	n/a	0	372
1994	189	21	44	106	5	n/a	n/a	0	365
1995	165	18	49	117	2	n/a	n/a	0	351
1996	165	18	49	117	2	n/a	n/a	0	351
1997	149	23	45	134	4	n/a	n/a	0	355
1998	168	20	47	146	2	n/a	n/a	0	383
1999	149	25	53	164	3	n/a	n/a	0	394
2000	141	27	48	166	2	n/a	n/a	0	384
2001	134	26	43	179	2	n/a	n/a	0	384
2002	105	22	37	199	3	n/a	n/a	0	366
2003	105	22	37	199	3	n/a	n/a	0	366
2004	94	25	34	198	1	n/a	n/a	0	352
2005	93	25	27	202	2	n/a	n/a	0	349
2006	81	15	24	204	2	n/a	n/a	0	326
2007	66	13	22	214	2	n/a	n/a	8	325
2008	58	14	30	222	1	n/a	n/a	0	325
2009	50	12	26	220	1	6	0	0	315
2010	33	9	18	218	2	4	10	0	294
2011	25	8	13	222	0	3	10	0	281
2012	22	10	20	231	1	3	15	0	302
2013	9	8	19	226	1	0	9	0	272
2014	10	6	12	247	2	1	11	0	289
2015	10	5	9	245	2	0	10	0	281
2016	23	5	11	216	2	0	12	0	269
2017	26	11	11	224	2	0	22	0	296
2018	30	8	7	229	0	0	20	0	294
2019	36	12	5	226	0	1	25	0	305
2020	46	12	9	219	0	0	24	0	310
2021	48	9	10	208	0	0	19	0	294
2022	49	7	11	192	0	0	18	0	277
2023	55	5	13	201	1	0	15	0	290
2024	44	5	11	183	1	0	19	0	263

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Field Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	322	15.1	21.3	n/a
1989	345	15.1	22.8	n/a
1990	337	14.1	23.9	n/a
1991	339	15.9	21.3	n/a
1992	388	16.2	23.9	53.1
1993	372	17.1	21.8	53
1994	365	16.8	21.7	62.2
1995	351	15.0	23.4	73.8
1996	351	15.0	23.4	73.8
1997	355	22.0	16.1	74.1
1998	383	20.8	18.4	71
1999	394	21.8	18.1	75.4
2000	384	21.0	18.3	75
2001	384	21.0	18.3	70.1
2002	366	19.0	19.3	74.9
2003	366	19.0	19.3	74.9
2004	352	20.0	17.6	64.8
2005	349	23.5	14.9	73.1
2006	326	24.0	13.6	76.7
2007	325	22.0	14.8	79.2
2008	325	22.6	14.4	79.7
2009	315	18.3	15.4	84.1
2010	294	17.0	17.2	85.7
2011	281	n/a	n/a	91.1
2012	302	15.5	19.4	99
2013	272	16.5	16.4	98.9
2014	289	11.6	24.9	86.2
2015	281	13.0	21.6	87.5
2016	269	13.0	20.6	82.2
2017	296	14.0	21.1	78.7
2018	294	15.0	19.6	81
2019	305	13.8	22.1	79.3
2020	310	n/a	n/a	73.9
2021	294	13.0	22.5	71.4
2022	277	14.0	19.7	72.6
2023	290	13.0	22.3	63.4
2024	263	13.0	20.2	65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Field Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	322	15.1	21.3	n/a
1989	345	15.1	22.8	n/a
1990	337	14.1	23.9	n/a
1991	339	15.9	21.3	n/a
1992	388	16.2	23.9	53.1
1993	372	17.1	21.8	53
1994	365	16.8	21.7	62.2
1995	351	15.0	23.4	73.8
1996	351	15.0	23.4	73.8
1997	355	22.0	16.1	74.1
1998	383	20.8	18.4	71
1999	394	21.8	18.1	75.4
2000	384	21.0	18.3	75
2001	384	21.0	18.3	70.1
2002	366	19.0	19.3	74.9
2003	366	19.0	19.3	74.9
2004	352	20.0	17.6	64.8
2005	349	23.5	14.9	73.1
2006	326	24.0	13.6	76.7
2007	325	22.0	14.8	79.2
2008	325	22.6	14.4	79.7
2009	315	18.3	15.4	84.1
2010	294	17.0	17.2	85.7
2011	281	n/a	n/a	91.1
2012	302	15.5	19.4	99
2013	272	16.5	16.4	98.9
2014	289	11.6	24.9	86.2
2015	281	13.0	21.6	87.5
2016	269	13.0	20.6	82.2
2017	296	14.0	21.1	78.7
2018	294	15.0	19.6	81
2019	305	13.8	22.1	79.3
2020	310	n/a	n/a	73.9
2021	294	13.0	22.5	71.4
2022	277	14.0	19.7	72.6
2023	290	13.0	22.3	63.4
2024	263	13.0	20.2	65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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