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Halecrest Elementary School

475 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (619) 421-0771
halecrest.cvesd.org
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Halecrest Elementary School serves 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than 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: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Halecrest Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
483 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Halecrest Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
47%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Halecrest 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)
59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Halecrest 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
21:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Halecrest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Halecrest Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
6%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Halecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Halecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Halecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
17%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Halecrest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Halecrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Halecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Halecrest Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Halecrest 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
40%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Halecrest 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
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Halecrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Halecrest Elementary School?

483 students attend Halecrest Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Halecrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Halecrest Elementary School?

Halecrest Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Halecrest Elementary School offer ?

Halecrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Halecrest Elementary School part of?

Halecrest Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Last Day of School - Minimum Day
June 02, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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