DE ANZA MAGNET

De Anza Magnet is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the El Centro Elementary school district, located in El Centro, CA with about 460 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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, De Anza Magnet has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

De Anza Magnet School, located in El Centro, California, is part of the El Centro Elementary School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a specialized curriculum designed to foster academic excellence and student engagement through targeted instructional themes. The school serves the local community by providing a structured, supportive environment that focuses on preparing students for success in both their primary education and future academic pursuits.

The school places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a combination of rigorous academic standards and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging its status as a magnet program, De Anza works to attract families who are seeking a specific educational focus and a commitment to high-quality instruction. Through its connection to the broader El Centro Elementary School District, the school remains aligned with district-wide goals while maintaining the unique identity and pedagogical approach that defines its magnet designation.

For more information, contact De Anza Magnet at (760) 352-9811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1530 S. Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243-4142
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DE ANZA MAGNET is a public Title I school in El Centro, CA with about 460 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
460
Teachers:
17
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 460 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DE ANZA MAGNET is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.0%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
2.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.