Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fuerte Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fuerte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fuerte Elementary School's student population of 653 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
653 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Fuerte Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fuerte Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1870 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
5%
12%

Hispanic
16%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
65%
20%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fuerte Elementary School's ranking?
Fuerte Elementary School is ranked #1870 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fuerte Elementary School?
653 students attend Fuerte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fuerte Elementary School students are White, 16% 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 25:1, 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.
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5 3/2/2019
VERY HAPPY . ALL MY 3 KIDS WENT TO THIS SCHOOL
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