Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2413 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School's ranking?
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School is ranked #2413 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School often compared to?
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Park Elementary School, Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School?
468 students attend Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School?
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School offer ?
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School part of?
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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