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Chesterton Elementary

Grades KG–05 · San Diego, CA · NCES 063432005432

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7335 Wheatley St. · San Diego, CA 92111

At a glance

Reported students

365

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California elementary enrollment

31st percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

417

Chesterton Elementary: 365 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

24.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
464
Teachers (FTE)
26.6
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1

What the reported data says about Chesterton Elementary

Chesterton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Diego. It is one of 175 current school records connected to San Diego Unified. NCES reports 365 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (31.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.7%). English learners represent 21.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Chesterton Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
21.8%
Students with disabilities
11.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
59.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White31.5%
  • Hispanic27.7%
  • Black4.9%
  • Asian21.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial14%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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366 reported students

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364 reported students

Marshall Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

367 reported students

Linda Vista Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

362 reported students

Baker Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

361 reported students

Chavez Elementary

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361 reported students

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