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Chula Vista Elementary

California · Public School District
41
Schools
21,870
Students
$22,591
Per-Pupil Spend
+57% nat'l
48.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Chula Vista Elementary is a public school district in California serving 21,870 students across 41 schools. It includes 41 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $22,591 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (41)
Elementary Schools41 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allen (Ella B.) ElementaryKG–06361
Camarena (Enrique S.) ElementaryKG–06931
Casillas (Joseph) ElementaryKG–06398
Castle Park ElementaryKG–06382
Chula Vista Hills ElementaryKG–06472
Clear ViewKG–06516
Cook (Hazel Goes) ElementaryKG–06339
EastLake ElementaryKG–06573
Finney (Myrtle S.) ElementaryKG–06378
Halecrest ElementaryKG–06424
Harborside ElementaryKG–06592
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) ElementaryKG–06920
Heritage ElementaryKG–06743
Hilltop Drive ElementaryKG–06509
Juarez-Lincoln ElementaryKG–06440
Kellogg (Karl H.) ElementaryKG–06294
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) ElementaryKG–06747
Liberty ElementaryKG–06599
Loma Verde ElementaryKG–06487
Los Altos ElementaryKG–06288
Marshall (Thurgood) ElementaryKG–06481
McMillin (Corky) ElementaryKG–06720
Montgomery (John J.) ElementaryKG–06315
Muraoka (Saburo) ElementaryKG–061,101
Olympic View ElementaryKG–06602
Otay ElementaryKG–06495
Palomar ElementaryKG–06305
Parkview ElementaryKG–06413
Rice (Lilian J.) ElementaryKG–06557
Rogers (Greg) ElementaryKG–06350
Rohr (Fred H.) ElementaryKG–06355
Rosebank ElementaryKG–06463
Salt Creek ElementaryKG–06856
Silver Wing ElementaryKG–06364
Sunnyside ElementaryKG–06438
Tiffany (Burton C.) ElementaryKG–06480
Valle Lindo ElementaryKG–06396
Valley Vista ElementaryKG–06587
Veterans ElementaryKG–06792
Vista Square ElementaryKG–06574
Wolf Canyon ElementaryKG–06833
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,591+57% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
41%
State
47.0%
Local (property tax)
41.0%
Federal
12.0%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
41
Schools
21,870
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score48/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,591 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 41 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Chula Vista Elementary has 41 public schools, serving a total of 21,870 students.
How much does Chula Vista Elementary spend per student?
Chula Vista Elementary spends $22,591 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chula Vista Elementary?
48% of students in Chula Vista Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chula Vista Elementary?
No, Chula Vista Elementary does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chula Vista Elementary serve?
Chula Vista Elementary serves grades KG through 6, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chula Vista Elementary?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chula Vista Elementary is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.