Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fuerte Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 74%
- Reading Proficiency: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fuerte Elementary School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fuerte Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fuerte Elementary School often compared to?
Fuerte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho San Diego Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fuerte Elementary School?
670 students attend Fuerte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fuerte Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fuerte Elementary School?
Fuerte Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fuerte Elementary School offer ?
Fuerte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fuerte Elementary School part of?
Fuerte Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
VERY HAPPY . ALL MY 3 KIDS WENT TO THIS SCHOOL
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