Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary serves the northwest part of Chula Vista, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tiffany (Burton C.) 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
#2996 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School's ranking?
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School is ranked #2996 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School often compared to?
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chula Vista Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School?
534 students attend Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School?
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School offer ?
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School part of?
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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