Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary

390 Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

schools.cvesd.org/schools/lauderbach/

763 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

J. Calvin Lauderbach Elementary School, located in Chula Vista, California, is a key part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District. The school serves a diverse student population and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare children to be critical thinkers and effective communicators within their community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lauderbach Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience and support diverse learning needs. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that students from all backgrounds have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed in their educational journey and beyond.

763

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	709
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
709 (92.9%)
Two or More
15 (2.0%)
White
14 (1.8%)
Asian
12 (1.6%)
Black
10 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)422-1127
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/lauderbach/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	566
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 136

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	99
Grade 6	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	50.2%
Male	380	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)