VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Vista Grande Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Cajon Valley Union school district, located in El Cajon, CA with about 601 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 24 teachers, Vista Grande 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.
Vista Grande Elementary, located in the Rancho San Diego area of El Cajon, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Cajon Valley Union School District. The school is known for its commitment to the district’s "World of Work" initiative, which integrates career exploration into the daily curriculum to help students identify their strengths, interests, and potential future career paths from an early age.
The campus fosters a supportive and inclusive community environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." With a focus on 21st-century learning, Vista Grande provides students with modern digital tools and collaborative classroom settings designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond. The school is well-regarded for its active parent involvement and a dedication to maintaining strong communication between educators and families to ensure student success.
For more information, contact Vista Grande Elementary at (619) 588-3170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
El Cajon, CA 92019-3823
(619) 588-3170
VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in El Cajon, CA with about 601 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cajon Valley Union
- Total Students:
- 601
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 601 students
- White
- 66.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.1%
- Two or more races
- 13.6%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
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.