EJE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY CHARTER

EJE Elementary Academy Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Cajon Valley Union school district, located in El Cajon, CA with about 559 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, EJE Elementary Academy Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

EJE Elementary Academy, located in El Cajon, California, is a dual-language charter school committed to providing a high-quality, multicultural education that prepares students for academic and social success. As part of the broader EJE Academies organization, the elementary school focuses on fostering biliteracy in both English and Spanish, ensuring that students develop strong communication skills while gaining a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, blending rigorous academic instruction with character development to help students become confident and responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core curriculum, EJE Elementary Academy is known for its strong emphasis on family engagement and community involvement. The school creates a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and staff work closely together to support the unique needs of each child. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that values both academic achievement and cultural identity, EJE Elementary Academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower students to succeed in a global society, ultimately preparing them for a smooth transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact EJE Elementary Academy Charter at (619) 401-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020-5811
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EJE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in El Cajon, CA with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Cajon Valley Union
District:
Cajon Valley Union
Total Students:
559
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 559 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EJE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
83.4%
White
9.1%
Black or African American
5.4%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

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.