Otay Elementary School
Tel:
(619)425-4311
- Otay Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Otay Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Otay Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Otay Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3767 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chula Vista Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Otay Elementary School is Maac Community Charter (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Castle Park Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Loma Verde Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chula Vista Castle Park Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 877 students
0.6 miles
160 Quintard St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)691-5490 0.6 7-8 877 - Chula Vista Loma Verde Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 477 students
0.6 miles
1450 Loma Ln.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)420-3940 0.6 K-6 477 - Chula Vista Maac Community Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 243 students
0.7 miles
1385 Third Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)476-0749 0.7 9-12 243 - Chula Vista Montgomery (john J.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 344 students
0.7 miles
1601 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)422-6131 0.7 K-6 344 - Chula Vista Castle Park Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1607 students
0.8 miles
1395 Hilltop Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)585-2000 0.8 9-12 1607
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