San Rafael Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
457 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend San Rafael Elementary School?
457 students attend San Rafael Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of San Rafael Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Rafael Elementary School?
San Rafael Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Rafael Elementary School offer ?
San Rafael Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is San Rafael Elementary School part of?
San Rafael Elementary School is part of Oceanside Unified School District.
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