Campo Elementary

Mountain Empire Unified
1654 Buckman Springs Rd.
Campo, CA 91906
359 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Campo Elementary School, located at 1654 Buckman Springs Rd. in the rural community of Campo, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mountain Empire Unified School District. The school is situated in a remote, mountainous region of San Diego County, reflecting the district’s mission to provide quality public education to students spread across a vast, geographically isolated area. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit community environment where faculty and staff focus on the unique academic and social-emotional needs of students in a rural setting.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Mountain Empire Unified School District, which is dedicated to preparing students for college and career readiness despite the challenges of its rural location. By utilizing the district’s resources and curriculum, Campo Elementary strives to offer a comprehensive educational experience that integrates foundational learning with community-focused values. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or the school’s latest updates can access further information through the district’s official website at http://www.meusd.k12.ca.us.
359
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    192 (53.5%)
  • White
    110 (30.6%)
  • American Indian
    33 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.9%)
  • Black
    5 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4%)
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: Mountain Empire Unified
Phone: (619)478-5583
Website: http://www.meusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 65
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 46
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Potrero Elementary
Mountain Empire Unified
300 Students
24875 Potrero Valley Rd.
Potrero, CA 91963 (7.7 miles away)
Elementary School K - 6th