Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary

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378 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Myrtle S. Finney Elementary School is a public school located in San Diego, California, serving students within the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Situated on Byrd Street, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction while offering a variety of programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

As part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, Finney Elementary utilizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative projects to engage students. The school encourages strong parental and community involvement, viewing education as a partnership between home and school. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Finney Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering a positive culture of learning and citizenship.

378

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	318
Black	5
Asian	31
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
318 (84.1 %)
Asian
31 (8.2 %)
White
12 (3.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)690-1334
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/finney/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 49

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 60