Serving 431 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 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Casillas Elementary serves the west part of Chula Vista, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families within the zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Caring, Honesty, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility'
School Rankings
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2740 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Comet
Source: 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 is ranked #2740 out of 9,523 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
431 students attend Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School?
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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