FUERTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fuerte Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Cajon Valley Union school district, located in El Cajon, CA with about 662 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Fuerte Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fuerte Elementary School is a public school located in El Cajon, California, serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Cajon Valley Union School District. The school is known for its focus on the "World of Work" initiative, an innovative district-wide program that integrates career exploration into the standard curriculum to help students identify their personal strengths and interests early in their academic development.

The campus typically maintains a community-centered environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the Cajon Valley district, Fuerte Elementary prioritizes a blend of traditional instruction and technology-driven learning, aiming to prepare students to be global citizens. It is generally recognized for its active parent involvement and dedicated staff who focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for the diverse student population in the East County area.

For more information, contact Fuerte Elementary at (619) 588-3134 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020-8309
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FUERTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in El Cajon, CA with about 662 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cajon Valley Union
Total Students:
662
Teachers:
26.4
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 662 students

White
69.2%
Hispanic/Latino
18.1%
Two or more races
8.0%
Black or African American
2.6%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.