At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
271
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
62%-3.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Crest Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in El Cajon, California. The school enrolls 271 students. It is part of the Cajon Valley Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictCajon Valley Union
County6073
CityEl Cajon
ZIP92021
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060681000609
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment271
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino27.5%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native59.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.0%
Hispanic
27.5%
Black
2.0%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
6.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.