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Cardiff Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-3

1888 Montgomery Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Neighborhood

Cardiff Elementary School District

263 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Julie Parker

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
84.5%

Reading Proficiency
64.5%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

64.5%

Math Proficiency

84.5%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

52.1%

Female

47.5%

White

67.2%

Hispanic

13.5%

Two or more races

10%

Asian

1.9%

Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#91 Best Public ES Teachers in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

5/27/2021

We sent our kid here, and were really disappointed at the low level of academic rigor. The teachers and other people at the school are nice.

4.0 parent

6/8/2017

We have had 2 children attend all grades at Cardiff Elementary. The school has dedicated teachers and basically offers a private school quality education at a public school. Parents are committed and involved. Perhaps its greatest strength is the leadership in the principal. She navigates numerous i...

3.0 parent

9/3/2016

I really do love this school- I went her in the late 70's! I think if your child has no academic or social issues and they take no extra time for the staff they have a great xperience. My child has some social issues and in the 2 years she's been there, no parent has reached out to include her in an...

5.0 parent

4/25/2015

I have had a one child attending for almost 10 years now. I've been heavily involved in the PSO/Cardiff SEA and not involved at all. We've gone through ups and downs, IEP testing, disciplinary issues, and just like a family, the staff, administration and especially the teachers have always worked in...

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$597K - $9M

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Average Home Value

$2,067,894

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

41%

Average Household Income

$165,560

% of College Grads

61.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,948 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

29.7%

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1,433 Sq Ft

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3,934 Sq Ft

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1,033 Sq Ft

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2,346 Sq Ft

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Cardiff By the Sea, CA

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California San Diego County 92007 Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Cardiff Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-3 in Cardiff By The Sea, CA and is served by the Cardiff Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 263 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 84.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Cardiff Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $2,067,894. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Dieguito High School Academy, Sunset High School, Cedar Cove Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cardiff By The Sea has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cardiff Elementary.

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