Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)7%
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)18%
54%
Black
(15-16)2%
6%
White
(15-16)64%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5)?
484 students attend Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5)?
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) offer ?
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) part of?
Academy Of Arts And Sciences: El Cajon Elementary (K-5) is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.
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