De Anza Magnet

1530 S. Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243

www.ecesd.org

509 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

De Anza Magnet School, located in El Centro, California, is part of the El Centro Elementary School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a specialized curriculum designed to foster academic excellence and student engagement through targeted instructional themes. The school serves the local community by providing a structured, supportive environment that focuses on preparing students for success in both their primary education and future academic pursuits.

The school places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a combination of rigorous academic standards and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging its status as a magnet program, De Anza works to attract families who are seeking a specific educational focus and a commitment to high-quality instruction. Through its connection to the broader El Centro Elementary School District, the school remains aligned with district-wide goals while maintaining the unique identity and pedagogical approach that defines its magnet designation.

509

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for De Anza Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	491
Black	5
Two or More	4

Hispanic
491 (96.5 %)
White
9 (1.8 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)

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:	El Centro Elementary
Phone:	(760)352-9811
Website:	http://www.ecesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 37

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 70