Allen (Ella B.) Elementary

4300 Allen School Rd.
Bonita, CA 91902

schools.cvesd.org/schools/allen/

422 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ella B. Allen Elementary School, located in Bonita, California, is a public school within the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. As part of the CVESD network, it emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates both core academic curriculum and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its focus on student achievement and community engagement. It utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern technology to enhance learning. With its location in the quiet, residential community of Bonita, the school maintains a neighborhood-centered atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to create a safe and inclusive space for all learners.

422

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	276
Black	7
Asian	39
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
276 (65.4%)
White
66 (15.6%)
Asian
39 (9.2%)
Two or More
32 (7.6%)
Black
7 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)479-3662
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/allen/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 57