Crest Elementary

2000 Suncrest Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92021

259 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Crest Elementary School, located in the rural community of El Cajon, California, serves as a focal point for the local Crest neighborhood. Situated at 2000 Suncrest Blvd, the school is part of the Cajon Valley Union School District. Because of its geographic isolation from the denser urban parts of El Cajon, the school maintains a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where family involvement is often highly valued. It is known for providing a traditional elementary education experience that emphasizes fundamental academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for its student body.

The school is noted for its scenic, somewhat secluded campus, which reflects the semi-rural character of the surrounding mountain landscape. As a public institution, it adheres to the curriculum standards of the state of California and the broader district, focusing on developing well-rounded students through a mix of core subjects and character development. Parents and guardians often choose Crest for its smaller-school feel compared to larger, more suburban campuses, making it a distinct educational setting within the East County region of San Diego.

259

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	66
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
148 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (25.5 %)
Two or More
33 (12.7 %)
Black
5 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)558-3128
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 26

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 24