Casillas (Joseph) Elementary

1130 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

schools.cvesd.org/schools/casillas/

431 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Joseph Casillas Elementary School, located in Chula Vista, California, is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and character development. By emphasizing both core curriculum and social-emotional learning, Casillas Elementary aims to prepare its students to be well-rounded, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

The school is known for its strong sense of community, frequently engaging parents and families as active partners in the educational process. With a focus on innovative teaching strategies and inclusive practices, Casillas Elementary utilizes its resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through a blend of academic excellence and a nurturing school culture, the institution strives to ensure that every student has the tools and confidence to succeed throughout their educational journey and beyond.

431

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	288
Black	16
Asian	51
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
288 (66.8%)
Asian
51 (11.8%)
Two or More
38 (8.8%)
White
35 (8.1%)
Black
16 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

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)421-7555
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/casillas/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 76

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	67
Grade 6	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	47.3%
Male	227	52.7%

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