Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary

930 E. Palomar
Chula Vista, CA 91913

schools.cvesd.org/schools/hedenkamp/

920 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Anne and William Hedenkamp Elementary School, located in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades TK–6 within the Chula Vista Elementary School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic culture, frequently achieving top-tier rankings and high test scores compared to state averages. Hedenkamp prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive community that emphasizes both rigorous core academics and the development of the "whole child" through enrichment programs and a focus on social-emotional learning.

The campus is noted for its modern facilities and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in the school's overall success. With a diverse student body and a dedicated teaching staff, Hedenkamp utilizes innovative instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaborative learning, technology integration, and a culture of mutual respect, the school consistently maintains a reputation as one of the flagship educational institutions in the Chula Vista community.

920

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	485
Black	26
Asian	254
Two or More	69
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
485 (52.8 %)
Asian
254 (27.7 %)
White
81 (8.8 %)
Two or More
69 (7.5 %)
Black
26 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)397-5828
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/hedenkamp/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 142

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 145

Grade 6 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	154
Grade 5	145
Grade 6	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	433	47.1%
Male	485	52.7%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)