Otay Elementary

1651 Albany Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

schools.cvesd.org/schools/otay/

495 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Otay Elementary School, located in Chula Vista, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Situated on Albany Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards. By leveraging resources from the Chula Vista Elementary School District, Otay Elementary focuses on fostering a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student growth. Through its dedication to excellence and community involvement, the school aims to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in a safe and engaging learning environment.

495

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	449
Black	2
Asian	20
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
449 (90.7 %)
Asian
20 (4.0 %)
White
15 (3.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.4 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)425-4311
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/otay/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Otay Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Otay Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	47.7%
Male	259	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)