Vista Grande Elementary

1908 Vista Grande Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019

615 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vista Grande Elementary, located in the Rancho San Diego area of El Cajon, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Cajon Valley Union School District. The school is known for its commitment to the district’s "World of Work" initiative, which integrates career exploration into the daily curriculum to help students identify their strengths, interests, and potential future career paths from an early age.

The campus fosters a supportive and inclusive community environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." With a focus on 21st-century learning, Vista Grande provides students with modern digital tools and collaborative classroom settings designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond. The school is well-regarded for its active parent involvement and a dedication to maintaining strong communication between educators and families to ensure student success.

615

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Grande Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	101
Black	4
Asian	33
Two or More	77
Pacific Islander	8

White
392 (63.7 %)
Hispanic
101 (16.4 %)
Two or More
77 (12.5 %)
Asian
33 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.3 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

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)588-3170
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 123

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 92