C
Below Average
56/100

Balboa Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1844 South 40th St., San Diego, CA 92113
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th percentile in California
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
453
Students
enrolled
20.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%30/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−16 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (+1 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic32%37%reading -8 pts, math +3 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -7 pts, math +4 pts44th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1844 South 40th St.
City San Diego
ZIP Code 92113
District 0634320
NCES School ID 063432005413
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92113

Understanding the community around Balboa Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,427
Per Capita Income $22,112
Poverty Rate 19.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%
High School or Higher 67.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $491,600
Median Rent $1,532
Owner-Occupied 27.5%
Renter-Occupied 72.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Balboa Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 84.6%
Asian 5.3%
White 3.1%
Black 3.8%
Two or More Races 2.7%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 453
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Balboa Elementary?
Balboa Elementary has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Balboa Elementary?
Balboa Elementary has 453 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1.
What grades does Balboa Elementary serve?
Balboa Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Balboa Elementary receive per student?
Balboa Elementary receives $26,901 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Balboa Elementary in 92113 ▼
Avg Home Value
$659,702
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,336
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
72.5%

Other Schools in 92113

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026