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PublicElementaryGrades K–6
621 East 18th St., National City, CA 91950 · (619) 336-8800 · Part of National Elementary School District
National City’s School Grade B better than 56% of California school districts
Students
367
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
84%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–6
What stands out about John A. Otis Elementary
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.8% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for National City kids: 2 schools
On the path
Where National City kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–6John A. Otis ElementaryYou are here
7–92 schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗














621 East 18th St., National City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten56
Grade 146
Grade 246
Grade 355
Grade 458
Grade 551
Grade 655
Enrollment over time
431’20
398’21
406’22
400’23
367’24
Down 14.8% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 89%Asian 8%Two or more races 2%Black <1%White <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about John A. Otis Elementary from National City families.
Other schools in National Elementary School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.