McMillin (Corky) Elementary

1201 Santa Cora Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913

schools.cvesd.org/schools/mcmillin/

691 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Corky McMillin Elementary School, located in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista, California, is a prominent member of the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Serving students in grades TK through 6, the school is deeply committed to academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." The campus is named in honor of the late Corky McMillin, a well-known local developer and philanthropist, and it maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environment that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world.

Academically, McMillin Elementary emphasizes a rigorous curriculum centered on literacy, mathematics, and science, while also prioritizing the integration of technology into daily instruction. The school prides itself on a collaborative culture involving highly qualified teachers, dedicated staff, and an active parent-teacher community. By focusing on critical thinking, character education, and student engagement, the school strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

691

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McMillin (Corky) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	376
Black	45
Asian	154
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
376 (54.4%)
Asian
154 (22.3%)
Two or More
57 (8.2%)
White
56 (8.1%)
Black
45 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)397-0103
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/mcmillin/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 124

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McMillin (Corky) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	109
Grade 6	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McMillin (Corky) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	48.5%
Male	356	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)