School Overview
Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the Windingwalk community of Chula Vista, California, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, the school is named in honor of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, and it maintains a strong focus on fostering a safe, respectful, and high-achieving academic environment. The school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to integrating technology and collaborative learning practices to prepare students for future success.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and character development, encouraging students to embody the values of integrity and service associated with its namesake. Academic programs at Camarena are supported by an active parent-teacher organization and a staff dedicated to personalized instruction. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards and enrichment programs, the school consistently strives to cultivate both the intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body, making it a standout educational institution within the Chula Vista community.
931
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White85
Hispanic450
Black93
Asian209
Two or More90
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    450 (48.3 %)
  • Asian
    209 (22.4 %)
  • Black
    93 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    90 (9.7 %)
  • White
    85 (9.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (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)591-5500
Website: http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/camarena/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 931
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 268
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 68
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 151
Grade 1 125
Grade 2 130
Grade 3 121
Grade 4 125
Grade 5 134
Grade 6 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten151
Grade 1125
Grade 2130
Grade 3121
Grade 4125
Grade 5134
Grade 6145
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45348.7%
Male47851.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)