Casa de Oro Elementary

10227 Ramona Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.lmsvschools.org

360 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Casa de Oro Elementary School, located in Spring Valley, California, serves as a central hub for academic and social development within the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that caters to a diverse student population. With a focus on foundational learning, the campus emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while also promoting character education to help students navigate their social and emotional growth.

The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student engagement and individualized attention to ensure that every child meets their potential. Beyond the standard curriculum, Casa de Oro Elementary encourages a strong sense of community, frequently involving parents and local partners to create a collaborative educational experience. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also for becoming responsible and contributing members of the broader Spring Valley community.

360

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Casa de Oro Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	219
Black	36
Asian	12
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
219 (60.8 %)
White
66 (18.3 %)
Black
36 (10.0 %)
Two or More
26 (7.2 %)
Asian
12 (3.3 %)
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:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5715
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 83

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 25