Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. D. Hall 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W. D. Hall Elementary serves the northwest part of El Cajon, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest zone edge located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. D. Hall Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. D. Hall 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 W. D. Hall Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#7805 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. D. Hall Elementary School's ranking?
W. D. Hall Elementary School is ranked #7805 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are W. D. Hall Elementary School often compared to?
W. D. Hall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Learning Academy, Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend W. D. Hall Elementary School?
579 students attend W. D. Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of W. D. Hall Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. D. Hall Elementary School?
W. D. Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does W. D. Hall Elementary School offer ?
W. D. Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is W. D. Hall Elementary School part of?
W. D. Hall Elementary School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
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