- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Cajon, CA
Fletcher Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fletcher Hills 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 062025002428
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fletcher Hills Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #10 of 24
- elementary schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fletcher Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fletcher Hills Elementary ranks #10 of 24 elementary schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: La Mesa-Spring Valley · California
NCES ID 062025002428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Fletcher Hills Elementary held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062025002428 · El Cajon, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 24.5:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students)
Fletcher Hills Elementary held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fletcher Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Mesa Arts A
La Mesa Arts Academy
1,059 students
- Parkway Sports
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
897 students
- Sci Tech Engr
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa
800 students
- Murdock Elemen
Murdock Elementary
608 students
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley Academy
597 students
- This school
Fletcher Hills Elementary
540 students
What this shows Fletcher Hills Elementary reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fletcher Hills Elementary compares
Fletcher Hills 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$16,770
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Fletcher Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for La Mesa-Spring Valley reports $16,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fletcher Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murdock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fletcher Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 30.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in El Cajon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Naranca Elementary
Standard public school
985 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Chase Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Flying Hills School of Arts
Standard public school
742 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
703 students 29.3:1 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fletcher Hills Elementary
How many students attend Fletcher Hills Elementary?
Fletcher Hills Elementary has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fletcher Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fletcher Hills Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fletcher Hills Elementary?
21.3% of students at Fletcher Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fletcher Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fletcher Hills Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fletcher Hills Elementary?
Fletcher Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fletcher Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Fletcher Hills Elementary ranks #10 of 24 elementary schools in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in La Mesa-Spring Valley?
Besides Fletcher Hills Elementary, La Mesa-Spring Valley also operates La Mesa Arts Academy (1,059 students), Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy (897 students), and Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math Acad at La Presa (800 students). See the La Mesa-Spring Valley district page for the complete list.