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Enrollment
433
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIDINNU ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060249514409
Kidinnu Academy
1025 North Second St., El Cajon, CA 92021 · (619) 938-4864 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL433 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
25.5:1
17 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
389 students
STATE 65%
Community
5
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 | 91 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 56 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 52 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 53 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 50 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 25 | 6% |
This year's kindergarten class (91) is 264% larger than its 7th grade class (25).
Student demographics
3%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 Kidinnu Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidinnu Academy this school | 433 | 89.8% | N/A |
| Ararat Charter Van Nuys | 333 | 83.8% | N/A |
| Empowering Possibilities International Charter West Sacramento | 426 | 70.7% | N/A |
| Cedarwood Elementary Magalia | 271 | 80.8% | 24.0% |
| Saticoy Elementary North Hollywood | 523 | 92.2% | 27.1% |
| Mountain View Elementary Tujunga | 567 | 75.8% | 43.0% |
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 Kidinnu Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 433 | #3,238 of 5,915 | #247 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.5:1 | #4,641 of 5,352 | #368 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.2% | #5,284 of 5,354 | #417 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.8% | #1,125 of 5,625 | #52 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
433
+260 (+150%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
25.5:1
was 21.6:1
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 | 433 | 17 | 25.5:1 | 90% (389) |
| 2023-24 | 338 | 14.3 | 23.7:1 | 87% (293) |
| 2022-23 | 227 | 11 | 20.6:1 | 89% (203) |
| 2020-21 | 173 | 8 | 21.6:1 | 94% (163) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kidinnu Academy.
About Kidinnu Academy
Among the schools in El Cajon, California, is Kidinnu Academy, a medium-sized elementary school. School enrollment was 433 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 8.
Federal records list Kidinnu Academy District as the district for Kidinnu Academy.
Kidinnu Academy's enrollment is 98% White. The county population is about 48% White. The school's diversity index is 3%, meaning two students picked at random have a 3% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at Kidinnu Academy total 17 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 25.5:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The school counts 389 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 90%. Compared with the 54% average for public schools in San Diego County, the school's rate is higher.
Kidinnu Academy is located in San Diego County, where the median household income is $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Besides Kidinnu Academy, San Diego County has 765 other public schools.
Nearest public school: Bostonia Global, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large. This is a charter school, which is a tuition-free public school operating under a charter.
Kidinnu Academy had 173 students in 2020-21 and 433 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 25.5:1, from 21.6:1.
Discussions about Kidinnu Academy may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
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
Other schools in El Cajon
- Granite Hills HighHigh · 2,331 students
- Literacy First CharterCombined · 2,160 students
- Valhalla HighHigh · 1,728 students
- El Cajon Valley HighHigh · 1,701 students
- Hillsdale MiddleMiddle · 1,481 students
- Bostonia GlobalCombined · 1,266 students
Nearby schools
- Bostonia Global0.2 mi · 1,266
- Greenfield Middle0.4 mi · 730
- Diego Valley East Public Charter0.6 mi · 408
- Naranca Elementary0.8 mi · 985
- W. D. Hall Elementary0.9 mi · 579
- El Cajon Valley High1.0 mi · 1,701
Frequently asked questions
About Kidinnu AcademyHow many students attend Kidinnu Academy?
Kidinnu Academy enrolls approximately 433 students in grades KG-08.
Is Kidinnu Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kidinnu Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kidinnu Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kidinnu Academy is approximately 25.5:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kidinnu Academy?
At Kidinnu Academy, the student body is approximately 98% White, 2% Hispanic.
Is Kidinnu Academy public or private?
Kidinnu Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Kidinnu Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.