Veterans Elementary

1550 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913

schools.cvesd.org/schools/veterans/

792 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Veterans Elementary School is a public K-6 institution located in the Otay Ranch community of Chula Vista, California, operating under the Chula Vista Elementary School District. True to its name, the school maintains a strong commitment to fostering a sense of civic pride and community, often integrating values of service and integrity into its educational mission. The campus is designed to support a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, literacy, and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, the school benefits from the district’s focus on 21st-century learning, technology integration, and collaborative instruction. Veterans Elementary is known for its active parent community and its dedication to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Through various programs and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while cultivating well-rounded, responsible citizens.

792

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	411
Black	46
Asian	193
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
411 (51.9 %)
Asian
193 (24.4 %)
White
77 (9.7 %)
Two or More
60 (7.6 %)
Black
46 (5.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)216-1226
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/veterans/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 94

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Veterans Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	137
Grade 6	125

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Veterans Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	385	48.6%
Male	407	51.4%

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