Serving 954 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wolf Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 954 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wolf Canyon Elementary serves the southern part of Chula Vista, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolf Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wolf Canyon Elementary School's student population of 954 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
954 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Responding to the Call of Excellence for All
School Rankings
Wolf Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf Canyon Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#945 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-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 Wolf Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School is ranked #945 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wolf Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Wolf Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Tech Elementary Chula Vista by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wolf Canyon Elementary School?
954 students attend Wolf Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wolf Canyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wolf Canyon Elementary School?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wolf Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wolf Canyon Elementary School part of?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Wolf Canyon Elementary School located?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School is located in the Otay Ranch neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Otay Ranch.
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