- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santee, CA
Cajon Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cajon Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063588006137
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cajon Park Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Santee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cajon Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cajon Park Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Cajon Park Elementary held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 063588006137 · Santee, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 23.1:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Seco Elementary (913 students)
Cajon Park Elementary held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cajon Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Seco Eleme
Rio Seco Elementary
913 students
- This school
Cajon Park Elementary
830 students
- Carlton Oaks E
Carlton Oaks Elementary
823 students
- Hill Creek Ele
Hill Creek Elementary
695 students
- Pepper Drive E
Pepper Drive Elementary
661 students
- Chet F. Harrit
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
606 students
What this shows Cajon Park Elementary reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cajon Park Elementary compares
Cajon Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Cajon Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santee reports $14,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cajon Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Seco Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pepper Drive Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chet F. Harritt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cajon Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Santee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rio Seco Elementary
Standard public school
913 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Hill Creek Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 24:1 students per teacher
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Carlton Hills Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
Standard public school
548 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cajon Park Elementary
How many students attend Cajon Park Elementary?
Cajon Park Elementary has 830 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cajon Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cajon Park Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cajon Park Elementary?
34.7% of students at Cajon Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cajon Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cajon Park Elementary is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Santee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cajon Park Elementary?
Cajon Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cajon Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santee?
By Resource Investment Index, Cajon Park Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santee on the city page.
What other schools are in Santee?
Besides Cajon Park Elementary, Santee also operates Rio Seco Elementary (913 students), Carlton Oaks Elementary (823 students), and Hill Creek Elementary (695 students). See the Santee district page for the complete list.