Jamacha Elementary

2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019

409 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jamacha Elementary School is a public school located in the Fletcher Hills area of El Cajon, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Cajon Valley Union School District, the school emphasizes a "Happy Kids, Engaged Learners, Thriving Communities" philosophy. The campus is well-regarded for its focus on providing a supportive, student-centered environment that integrates social-emotional learning with rigorous academic standards to help children build foundational skills for future success.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the integration of technology in the classroom. Jamacha Elementary actively promotes student leadership and character development, often hosting events and programs that encourage parent involvement and community partnerships. With a diverse student body and a dedicated teaching staff, the school works to create a balanced educational experience that addresses both the academic needs and the personal growth of its students within a safe and nurturing suburban setting.

409

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jamacha Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	119
Black	20
Asian	15
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
218 (53.3 %)
Hispanic
119 (29.1 %)
Two or More
31 (7.6 %)
Black
20 (4.9 %)
Asian
15 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)441-6150
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 79

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 63