Chase Avenue Elementary

195 E. Chase Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020

742 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Chase Avenue Elementary, located in the heart of El Cajon, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the Cajon Valley Union School District. The school is known for its commitment to the district’s "Happy Kids" philosophy, which focuses on integrating social-emotional learning with academic instruction. The campus emphasizes a collaborative environment where educators work to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century by fostering both critical thinking skills and personal well-being.

The school community is characterized by its diverse student body and a dedication to personalized learning. Chase Avenue Elementary utilizes modern technology and innovative teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student, aiming to build a strong foundation for future success. With a focus on inclusive practices and parent engagement, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

742

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chase Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	289
Black	51
Asian	89
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
289 (38.9 %)
White
258 (34.8 %)
Asian
89 (12.0 %)
Black
51 (6.9 %)
Two or More
48 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)
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:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3123
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	658
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 137

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 73