Phoebe Hearst Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Del Cerro area of San Diego, California, under the San Diego Unified School District. It enrolls around 520 students in grades K-5.
Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hearst Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hearst 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
School Overview
Hearst Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hearst Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearst Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearst Elementary School's ranking?
Hearst Elementary School is ranked #608 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hearst Elementary School?
527 students attend Hearst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hearst Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hearst Elementary School?
Hearst Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hearst Elementary School offer ?
Hearst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hearst Elementary School part of?
Hearst Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hearst Elementary School located?
Hearst Elementary School is located in the Del Cerro neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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