Lexington Elementary

1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019

780 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lexington Elementary School, located at 1145 Redwood Ave. in El Cajon, California, is a public school serving students in the Cajon Valley Union School District. Situated in a suburban residential area of East San Diego County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to serve its local neighborhood, reflecting the diverse community of El Cajon and providing essential educational resources to elementary-aged children.

As part of the Cajon Valley Union School District, Lexington Elementary participates in the district’s "World of Work" initiative, which focuses on career readiness by helping students identify their strengths and interests from a young age. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare students for middle school transitions. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Lexington Elementary serves as a foundational pillar for its families, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where young learners can thrive academically and personally.

780

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	333
Black	43
Asian	74
Two or More	35
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
333 (42.7 %)
White
285 (36.5 %)
Asian
74 (9.5 %)
Black
43 (5.5 %)
Two or More
35 (4.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)

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)588-3075
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	760
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 150

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 130