Dehesa Elementary

Nestled in a rural fringe setting within the greater San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metropolitan area, Dehesa Elementary is an active, traditional public school district located at 4612 Dehesa Road in El Cajon, California. Operating through a single operational school site, this non-charter district is structured to provide educational programming spanning kindergarten through 12th grade, currently serving a total student body of 401 pupils primarily across kindergarten through 8th grade. The district fosters an inclusive learning environment characterized by a rich demographic mix, including Hispanic, White, multiracial, Asian, Black, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students.

To support its academic programs and student well-being, Dehesa Elementary maintains a substantial human resources framework comprising approximately 87 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes over 55 full-time equivalent teachers, 6 instructional aides, and 26 support staff personnel, ensuring that students benefit from focused instructional guidance and comprehensive campus services. For families, students, and educational researchers analyzing district performance and resource allocation, Dehesa Elementary presents a distinct model of a rural public single-school district committed to personalizing learning within San Diego County.