Rancho San Diego Elementary School

12151 Calle Albara
El Cajon, CA 92019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rancho San Diego Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : Rancho San Diego Elementary serves the southwest part of El Cajon, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families within the zone are about 5-10 minutes away from the school, with the furthest edge located around 1.3 miles from the campus.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rancho San Diego Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Rancho San Diego Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho San Diego Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2335 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
26%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
55%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
45%
0.63

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
28.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rancho San Diego Elementary School's ranking?
Rancho San Diego Elementary School is ranked #2335 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho San Diego Elementary School often compared to?
Rancho San Diego Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fuerte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho San Diego Elementary School?
533 students attend Rancho San Diego Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Rancho San Diego Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho San Diego Elementary School?
Rancho San Diego Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho San Diego Elementary School offer ?
Rancho San Diego Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rancho San Diego Elementary School part of?
Rancho San Diego Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : Rancho San Diego Elementary serves the southwest part of El Cajon, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families within the zone are about 5-10 minutes away from the school, with the furthest edge located around 1.3 miles from the campus.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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