Kimball

Summary:

Kimball is an elementary school located in National City, California, serving 383 students in grades K-6. It is part of the National Elementary District, which is ranked 1139 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kimball faces some significant challenges, particularly in terms of chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 11.7% in 2018-2019 to 50.0% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the surrounding schools. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the district average but lower than the state average, and its performance on the CAST Science assessment is also below the state average. While Kimball's female students and Hispanic students perform better than their male counterparts, English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform below the state average. However, the school's homeless students performed exceptionally well, ranking 44th out of 356 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 and earning a 4-star rating.

Kimball's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.59% to 74.15%, is higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 70.88% to 92.71%. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated between 23.2 and 26.4 over the past few years, slightly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 19.7 to 23.8. While Kimball's performance is generally higher than the National Elementary District average, it lags behind the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Feaster (Mae L.) Charter and Balboa Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 302 West 18th St.
       National City, CA  91950-5526


(619) 336-8300

District: National Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3422nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,488 Help


Students who attend Kimball usually attend:

Middle:    National City Middle
High:    Sweetwater High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.3 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.9%
Two or more races:
1.1%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kimball ranks worse than 58.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the National Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kimball has the smallest elementary school student body size in the National Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), two or more races (1.1%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kimball is 26.3, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the National Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kimball is $5,488, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the National Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kimball:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball 3422nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Kimball in the ranking list.)

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National Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks National Elementary 1139th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kimball

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Rank History for all students at Kimball

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.13 2586th 4809 46.2%
2005 33.38 3088th 4822 36.0%
2006 37.57 2854th 4818 40.8%
2007 37.86 3051st 5113 40.3%
2008 48.91 2434th 5113 52.4%
2009 48.92 2554th 5193 50.8%
2010 46.34 2777th 5314 47.7%
2011 46.77 2786th 5377 48.2%
2012 41.67 3159th 5390 41.4%
2013 41.29 3234th 5530 41.5%
2015 44.09 2788th 5611 50.3%
2016 38.98 3138th 5614 44.1%
2017 33.44 3561st 5692 37.4%
2018 32.05 3664th 5662 35.3%
2019 39.96 3190th 5789 44.9%
2022 38.74 3183rd 5883 45.9%
2023 30.53 3836th 5874 34.7%
2024 36.17 3422nd 5862 41.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kimball

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.45 872nd 3246 73.1%
2019 53.18 1082nd 3275 67.0%
2022 47.46 1332nd 3311 59.8%
2023 51.40 1115th 3250 65.7%
2024 42.15 1676th 3160 47.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kimball

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.85 3110th 5084 38.8%
2019 42.61 2925th 5173 43.5%
2022 50.33 2257th 5264 57.1%
2023 38.75 3158th 5374 41.2%
2024 45.92 2682nd 5511 51.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Kimball

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.18 44th 356 87.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kimball

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.43 3321st 5413 38.6%
2019 38.61 3196th 5492 41.8%
2022 42.26 2861st 5635 49.2%
2023 32.90 3515th 5617 37.4%
2024 44.08 2789th 5605 50.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kimball

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.56 3811th 5431 29.8%
2019 38.64 3136th 5510 43.1%
2022 34.09 3452nd 5663 39.0%
2023 28.45 3932nd 5650 30.4%
2024 29.24 3889th 5636 31.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kimball

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.69 2891st 4830 40.1%
2019 47.21 2471st 4963 50.2%
2022 51.41 2109th 5084 58.5%
2023 39.89 2914th 5098 42.8%
2024 49.47 2296th 5102 55.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 31, 2018

Open Quote This is a great school for my children who wants to learn besides English language and the teachers are very great here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kimball

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 40 12 36 404 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1989 47 16 29 416 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 26 8 22 421 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 37 10 24 413 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 28 9 26 432 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 21 10 24 437 4 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 17 6 26 444 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 19 7 18 445 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 19 7 18 445 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 16 8 15 457 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1998 17 10 15 435 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 12 11 10 454 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 10 10 12 487 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 5 7 13 455 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 6 9 13 449 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 6 9 13 449 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 1 5 15 436 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2005 2 6 12 447 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 2 4 4 410 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 4 3 6 410 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2008 6 3 11 400 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 5 4 9 362 1 0 0 0 381
2010 2 0 1 396 1 0 20 0 420
2011 9 1 7 380 1 0 1 0 399
2012 1 2 6 376 1 0 3 0 389
2013 2 2 5 362 0 1 5 0 377
2014 1 4 6 370 0 1 6 0 388
2015 3 3 10 345 0 1 5 0 367
2016 3 3 10 372 0 0 7 0 395
2017 2 2 11 374 0 0 7 0 396
2018 3 2 9 411 0 0 6 0 431
2019 4 2 5 387 0 0 4 0 402
2020 3 2 5 410 0 0 4 0 424
2021 3 1 5 364 0 0 5 1 379
2022 1 2 12 378 0 0 4 0 397
2023 1 2 5 368 0 0 7 0 383
2024 3 1 3 345 0 0 4 0 356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kimball

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 21.9 22.5 n/a
1989 510 22.5 22.6 n/a
1990 477 22.5 21.2 n/a
1991 486 21.4 22.7 n/a
1992 495 21.7 22.8 n/a
1993 496 22.5 22.0 95
1994 494 21.7 22.8 94.9
1995 489 22.7 21.5 94.9
1996 489 22.7 21.5 94.9
1997 496 24.8 20.0 95
1998 477 21.0 22.7 95
1999 488 21.0 23.2 94.9
2000 519 26.0 20.0 99.4
2001 482 31.0 15.5 99.4
2002 478 21.0 22.8 99.4
2003 478 21.0 22.8 99.4
2004 457 21.0 21.8 99.3
2005 467 21.0 22.2 99.4
2006 420 19.0 22.1 87.4
2007 423 18.5 22.9 84.4
2008 421 22.0 19.1 85.5
2009 381 18.0 18.1 99.2
2010 420 19.0 22.1 85.2
2011 399 n/a n/a 85
2012 389 20.0 19.4 n/a
2013 377 20.0 18.8 n/a
2014 388 15.5 25.0 82.7
2015 367 16.0 22.9 82
2016 395 17.0 23.2 78
2017 396 18.0 22.0 44.7
2018 431 19.0 22.6 71
2019 402 17.5 22.9 68.9
2020 424 n/a n/a 71.9
2021 379 16.0 23.6 63.6
2022 397 15.0 26.4 71
2023 383 16.5 23.2 74.2
2024 356 13.5 26.3 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kimball

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 21.9 22.5 n/a
1989 510 22.5 22.6 n/a
1990 477 22.5 21.2 n/a
1991 486 21.4 22.7 n/a
1992 495 21.7 22.8 n/a
1993 496 22.5 22.0 95
1994 494 21.7 22.8 94.9
1995 489 22.7 21.5 94.9
1996 489 22.7 21.5 94.9
1997 496 24.8 20.0 95
1998 477 21.0 22.7 95
1999 488 21.0 23.2 94.9
2000 519 26.0 20.0 99.4
2001 482 31.0 15.5 99.4
2002 478 21.0 22.8 99.4
2003 478 21.0 22.8 99.4
2004 457 21.0 21.8 99.3
2005 467 21.0 22.2 99.4
2006 420 19.0 22.1 87.4
2007 423 18.5 22.9 84.4
2008 421 22.0 19.1 85.5
2009 381 18.0 18.1 99.2
2010 420 19.0 22.1 85.2
2011 399 n/a n/a 85
2012 389 20.0 19.4 n/a
2013 377 20.0 18.8 n/a
2014 388 15.5 25.0 82.7
2015 367 16.0 22.9 82
2016 395 17.0 23.2 78
2017 396 18.0 22.0 44.7
2018 431 19.0 22.6 71
2019 402 17.5 22.9 68.9
2020 424 n/a n/a 71.9
2021 379 16.0 23.6 63.6
2022 397 15.0 26.4 71
2023 383 16.5 23.2 74.2
2024 356 13.5 26.3 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201495.0%2.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%
201596.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kimball

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,488

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimball

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3190th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3836th of 5874 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kimball)56.138.2
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)41.128.8
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kimball)61.439.3
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)43.232.5
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kimball)56.945.2
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)42.726.8
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kimball)59.327.9
 31.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)35.224.3
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kimball)31.324.6
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)39.832.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kimball)817
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)2020.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Kimball)611.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (National Elementary)19.218.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kimball)21.434.8
 13.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)46.135.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kimball)11.614.9
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)29.424.8
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students402383
 4.7%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic387368
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%74.2%
 5.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended Kimball.

Kimball ranks 3422nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kimball usually go on to attend:

Middle : National City Middle
High : Sweetwater High

Students at Kimball are 97% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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