Central Elementary School
Grades: K-6
Students: 477
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 17:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 574:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
933 E Avenue
National City, CA 91950
National City, CA 91950
(619) 336-7400
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
4/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Read what parents are saying about Central Elementary School
My seven-year-old niece was sexually assaulted by a student at this school and the principal took two days before she notified the parents. If you want your kid to be protected, do not send them to the school.
Posted by a parent on 2/18/2026My daughter goes to this school. I’m planning to put her to another school. The principal is very rude to parents. She don’t have respect for no one. A lot of parents r putting there kids to another school now. So please don’t put your kids to this school. Is the worse
Posted by a parent on 2/10/2026My child 5th grade teacher doesn’t know how to be a teacher. She has her degree but her personality and teacher skills are not good. The way she treats the kids she might as well teach at a college level. Every parent has an issue with he. At this point it’s not the kids if every parent is having an
Posted by a parent on 9/2/2025The teachers are excellent but the school is woefully understaffed. The class sizes are high and there are no teacher aides to help. The few playground monitors don't speak good English and they are brusk and grumpy with the kids. I can see that this school would be great IF they had more staff. But
Posted by a parent on 10/8/2015I cannot wait until this year is over so I can switch my kids school. The teachers are great!!!! The office clerks are rude! I do not know what it is with all these office clerks being rude to people. Too much bullying and kids doing bad things! The teachers is the only great thing they have!
Posted by a parent on 3/10/2011Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Central Elementary SchoolNational City schools - Central Elementary School is located at 933 E Avenue, National City CA 91950. Central Elementary School is in the National Elementary School District. Central Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.
