Cadman Elementary

www.cadman.sandiegounified.org/

184 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cadman Elementary School is a public school located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. The campus emphasizes character development and inclusive education, aiming to support the diverse needs of its student population through dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Cadman Elementary typically offers various enrichment opportunities designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school is situated in a quiet residential area, which contributes to its reputation as a safe and stable learning environment for local families. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school success, the school utilizes district-wide standards to track student progress while maintaining a welcoming culture that encourages students to take pride in their academic and social growth.

184

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cadman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	54
Black	4
Asian	19
Two or More	22

White
85 (46.2%)
Hispanic
54 (29.3%)
Two or More
22 (12.0%)
Asian
19 (10.3%)
Black
4 (2.2%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)397-6500
Website:	http://www.cadman.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 64

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cadman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	26
Grade 5	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cadman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	90	48.9%
Male	94	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)