Chula Vista Elementary

Chula Vista, California — 42 schools

22,226
Total Enrollment
42
Schools
$22,581
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Chula Vista Elementary operates 42 public schools serving 22,226 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 42 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 21,747 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,581 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.0% local, 47.1% state, and 12.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $112,531 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #439 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 687.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 38.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 7.0% White across the district's schools.

Chula Vista Elementary school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

Chula Vista Elementary school enrollment ranges from 263 students (lowest) to 954 students (highest), a spread of 691 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Chula Vista Elementary student-counselor ratio is 687:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Chula Vista Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 38.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
47.1%
State
41.0%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
439 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Diego County county, where this district is located.

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$112,531
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 42 schools in Chula Vista Elementary.

White 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 10.3%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

687.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
38.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Chula Vista Elementary

School Enrollment
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855
Salt Creek Elementary
835
Veterans Elementary
832
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary
832
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
763
Heritage Elementary
732
Mcmillin (Corky) Elementary
691
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
613
Hilltop Drive Elementary
559
Vista Square Elementary
554
Olympic View Elementary
544
Liberty Elementary
542
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary
534
Eastlake Elementary
527
Harborside Elementary
524
Valley Vista Elementary
513
Clear View
513
Rosebank Elementary
485
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary
467
Otay Elementary
455
Sunnyside Elementary
434
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
431
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary
431
Chula Vista Hills Elementary
430
Juarez-Lincoln Elementary
426
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
422
Loma Verde Elementary
419
Halecrest Elementary
415
Parkview Elementary
403
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
396
Rogers (Greg) Elementary
382
Castle Park Elementary
377
Valle Lindo Elementary
372
Cook (Hazel Goes) Elementary
346
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
338
Silver Wing Elementary
335
Palomar Elementary
319
Kellogg (Karl H.) Elementary
305
Rohr (Fred H.) Elementary
290
Los Altos Elementary
263

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?

Chula Vista Elementary has 42 schools, including 42 elementary. Total enrollment is 22,226 students.

How much does Chula Vista Elementary spend per student?

Chula Vista Elementary spends $22,581 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #439 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Chula Vista Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Chula Vista Elementary is $112,531 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Chula Vista Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Chula Vista Elementary?

Chula Vista Elementary students are 72.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 7.0% White, 3.6% African American, averaged across 42 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Chula Vista Elementary?

Chula Vista Elementary has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #439 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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