John A. Otis Elementary

621 East 18th St.
National City, CA 91950

367 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John A. Otis Elementary, located in National City, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the National School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while emphasizing the importance of community responsibility and character development.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, John A. Otis Elementary prioritizes student engagement through various enrichment opportunities and resources designed to meet individual learning needs. The school’s location in National City reflects its dedication to serving a vibrant, multicultural population, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded education. With a focus on cultivating a safe and welcoming campus, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community.

367

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John A. Otis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	325
Black	3
Asian	29
Two or More	7

Hispanic
325 (88.8%)
Asian
29 (7.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
White
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	National Elementary
Phone:	(619)336-8800
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 55