Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School

1130 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

casillas.cvesd.org

Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Math Proficiency
: 62%
Reading Proficiency
: 73%
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:

School Overview

Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

454 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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)

62%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Casillas (Joseph) 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)

73%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Casillas (Joseph) 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

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

54%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

17%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Casillas (Joseph) 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

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Casillas (Joseph) 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

35%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Casillas (Joseph) 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

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Chula Vista Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School's ranking?

Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School?

454 students attend Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Math Proficiency
: 62%
Reading Proficiency
: 73%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education