FINNEY (MYRTLE S.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chula Vista Elementary school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 385 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary 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.
Myrtle S. Finney Elementary School is a public school located in San Diego, California, serving students within the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Situated on Byrd Street, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction while offering a variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
As part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, Finney Elementary utilizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative projects to engage students. The school encourages strong parental and community involvement, viewing education as a partnership between home and school. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Finney Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering a positive culture of learning and citizenship.
For more information, contact Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary at (619) 690-1334 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Diego, CA 92154-1799
(619) 690-1334
FINNEY (MYRTLE S.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 385 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chula Vista Elementary
- Total Students:
- 385
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 385 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FINNEY (MYRTLE S.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.8%
- Asian
- 9.6%
- White
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.