How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Meridian Elementary | Naranca Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Cajon, CA | El Cajon, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 570 | 985 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 26.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.6% | 81.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Meridian Elementary | Naranca Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,262 | $18,262 |
| District | Cajon Valley Union | Cajon Valley Union |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Meridian Elementary | Naranca Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.5% | 33.8% |
| African American | 4.9% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 26.9% |
| Asian | 15.8% | 27.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Meridian Elementary | Naranca Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 570:1 | 985:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.7% | 30.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.