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Anza Elementary School

1005 S. Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
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Tel: (619) 588-3116
www.cajonvalley.net
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Anza Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Anza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

School Overview

Anza Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Anza Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
32%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
34%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
26%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
55%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Anza Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Anza Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Cajon Valley Union School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anza Elementary School's ranking?

Anza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Anza Elementary School?

503 students attend Anza Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Anza Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Anza Elementary School?

Anza Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Anza Elementary School offer ?

Anza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Anza Elementary School part of?

Anza Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EARLY DISMISSAL 1:00PM
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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