Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sessions Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Sessions Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Sessions Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Sessions Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sessions Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
19%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Sessions Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sessions Elementary School often compared to?
Sessions Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Beach Elementary School, Bird Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sessions Elementary School?
432 students attend Sessions Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sessions Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sessions Elementary School?
Sessions Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sessions Elementary School offer ?
Sessions Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sessions Elementary School part of?
Sessions Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sessions Elementary School located?
Sessions Elementary School is located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Pacific Beach.
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Date
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
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