Chesterton Elementary School

Chesterton Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
7335 Wheatley St,  San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
3.8
465 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Akoni Derige
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
39.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
11.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
805:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
33.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.2%
Hispanic
21.2%
Two or more races
12.7%
Black
5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#20 Most Diverse Public ES in California
#23 Niche Standout ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 18 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/11/2025
Overall we have been very happy with Chesterton. This is a predominantly military school, but we are not military and "choiced'' into this school since we were unhappy with our homeschool. I have had two kids attend over the past 6 years. When we started, there was another principal and it was great...
1.0 parent
8/21/2024
2 years at this school were enough to take my child out of the San Diego school district. Our first year a parent complained to me that the bullying there was a problem, I thought she may have been exaggerating. I owe her and my child an apology.
1.0 parent
7/18/2018
terrible. they focus more on the students that have parents in the military. other are just not the priority. I had a friend that had her daughter at Chesterton and warned me not to enroll my kids there... I thought why would they be like that.... now I understand why.
5.0 parent
10/16/2017
Our experience has been more than expected thus far. They have helped my kid more than I can express and continue to push and help my kid excel.

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Chesterton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 465 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Chesterton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $872,221. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kearny Digital Media & Design School, New Dawn High School, Twain High School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chesterton Elementary School.

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