Literacy First Charter District

Located at 799 East Washington Ave. in El Cajon, California, Literacy First Charter District operates as an open, independent charter district within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metropolitan region. Situated in a large suburban setting, the district functions through a single operational school site providing comprehensive educational coverage spanning kindergarten through 12th grade. According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district serves a total student body of 2,160 pupils, composed of 1,065 female students, 1,092 male students, and 3 students whose gender is unrecorded. The student body reflects a rich demographic makeup, featuring 908 Asian, 684 White, 434 Hispanic, 91 multiracial (two or more races), 33 Black, and 7 American Indian students.

To support its academic programs across all grade levels—from an entry cohort of 213 kindergarteners to a senior class of 80 students—Literacy First Charter District maintains a substantial staffing infrastructure. The district employs a total of 398.76 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, anchored by 191.74 FTE classroom teachers. This teaching core is further bolstered by 24.50 FTE instructional aides and 182.52 FTE support staff members, providing a well-rounded operational environment for student development. Operating as an independent local educational agency for federal programs, the district offers direct access to school resources and administration through its main website at http://www.lfcsinc.org or by telephone at (619) 579-7232.