At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
255
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
76%+10.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Rios Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in El Cajon, California. The school enrolls 255 students. It is part of the Cajon Valley Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCajon Valley Union
County6073
CityEl Cajon
ZIP92021
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060681000624
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment255
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino42.3%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native47.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.1%
Hispanic
42.3%
Black
2.2%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.