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Enrollment
531
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IFTIN CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060152711385
Iftin Charter
5465 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115 · (619) 265-2411 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL531 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
31.2:1
17 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
418 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 65 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 56 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 57 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 76 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 59 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 57 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (65) is 14% larger than its 8th grade class (57).
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Iftin Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iftin Charter this school | 531 | 78.7% | N/A |
| Ambler Avenue Elementary Carson | 445 | 80.9% | 36.6% |
| Baldwin Hills Elementary Los Angeles | 417 | 76.3% | 40.4% |
| Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Inglewood | 426 | 72.1% | N/A |
| Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Carson | 275 | 85.5% | 32.3% |
| KIPP Compton Community Compton | 783 | 76.1% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Iftin Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 531 | #2,068 of 5,915 | #157 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 31.2:1 | #5,331 of 5,352 | #418 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.5% | #3,106 of 5,354 | #300 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.7% | #2,299 of 5,625 | #113 of 442 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
531
+168 (+46%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
31.2:1
was 22.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 531 | 17 | 31.2:1 | 79% (418) |
| 2023-24 | 468 | 11 | 42.5:1 | 82% (382) |
| 2022-23 | 424 | 7 | 60.6:1 | 85% (361) |
| 2020-21 | 363 | 16 | 22.7:1 | 90% (326) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Iftin Charter.
About Iftin Charter
Iftin Charter is an elementary school with a street address in San Diego, California. The school runs kindergarten through 8 and enrolls 531 students.
Iftin Charter District operates Iftin Charter.
About 72% of the student body at Iftin Charter is Black. Other students are 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% White, and 3% multiracial. By comparison, San Diego County residents are about 5% Black. A diversity index of 45% means there is a 45% chance two randomly chosen students at Iftin Charter are from different groups.
There are 17 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 31.2:1. Compared with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California, this school's ratio is higher. On the income side, 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in San Diego County, the average eligibility rate is 54%.
In San Diego County, home to about 3,288,774 people, median household income comes to about $106,268, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. San Diego County's 766 public schools enroll about 467,437 students and include Iftin Charter.
Among nearby public schools, Mann Middle is closest at about 0.1 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Iftin Charter.
Iftin Charter is coded as City: Large in federal locale data. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, reported enrollment went from 363 to 531. Such a large difference may reflect a change in the grades served. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 22.7:1 in 2020-21 to 31.2:1 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Iftin Charter, such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
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- Canyon Crest AcademyHigh · 2,147 students
Nearby schools
- Mann Middle0.1 mi · 680
- Diego Hills Central Public Charter0.2 mi · 301
- City Heights Preparatory Charter0.3 mi · 160
- Crawford High0.3 mi · 1,318
- Fay Elementary0.6 mi · 514
- Ibarra Elementary0.8 mi · 390
Frequently asked questions
About Iftin CharterHow many students attend Iftin Charter?
Iftin Charter enrolls approximately 531 students in grades KG-08.
Is Iftin Charter an elementary, middle, or high school?
Iftin Charter is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Iftin Charter have?
Iftin Charter employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 31.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Iftin Charter?
Student demographics at Iftin Charter are roughly 6% White, 8% Hispanic, 72% Black, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Iftin Charter in?
Iftin Charter is part of Iftin Charter District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.