Serving 985 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Naranca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Naranca Elementary serves the west part of El Cajon, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Naranca Elementary School's student population of 985 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
985 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Naranca Elementary School Mission is to provide an academic foundation that prepares students to be successful members of our diverse community.
School Rankings
Naranca Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Naranca Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naranca Elementary School's ranking?
Naranca Elementary School is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Naranca Elementary School often compared to?
Naranca Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Avenue Elementary School, Chase Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Naranca Elementary School?
985 students attend Naranca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Naranca Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Naranca Elementary School?
Naranca Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Naranca Elementary School offer ?
Naranca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Naranca Elementary School part of?
Naranca Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
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