Veterans Elementary

1550 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91913

schools.cvesd.org/schools/veterans/

832 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Veterans Elementary School is a public K-6 institution located in the Otay Ranch community of Chula Vista, California, operating under the Chula Vista Elementary School District. True to its name, the school maintains a strong commitment to fostering a sense of civic pride and community, often integrating values of service and integrity into its educational mission. The campus is designed to support a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, literacy, and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, the school benefits from the district’s focus on 21st-century learning, technology integration, and collaborative instruction. Veterans Elementary is known for its active parent community and its dedication to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Through various programs and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while cultivating well-rounded, responsible citizens.

832

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	462
Black	67
Asian	170
Two or More	70
American Indian	2

Hispanic
462 (55.5%)
Asian
170 (20.4%)
Two or More
70 (8.4%)
Black
67 (8.1%)
White
61 (7.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)216-1226
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/veterans/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 128

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 136

Grade 6 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Veterans Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	136
Grade 6	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Veterans Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	412	49.5%
Male	420	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)