Los Altos Elementary

schools.cvesd.org/schools/losaltos/

288 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Los Altos Elementary School is a public school located in the San Ysidro neighborhood of San Diego, California, and is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their community.

As part of the CVESD network, Los Altos Elementary prioritizes innovation in the classroom and actively promotes parent and community involvement to enhance student outcomes. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, including the integration of technology, to engage learners at different levels. With a commitment to inclusivity and equity, Los Altos strives to provide the resources and environment necessary for every student to succeed, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

288

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Altos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	256
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
256 (88.9 %)
Black
9 (3.1 %)
White
8 (2.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
Two or More
7 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)690-5880
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/losaltos/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 51

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 46