Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary

1644 Santa Alexia Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91915

www.cvesd.org

832 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Saburo Muraoka Elementary School is a public school located in the Otay Ranch community of Chula Vista, California, operating under the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). Serving students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for its modern facilities and its focus on fostering a collaborative, innovative learning environment. The school is named in honor of Saburo Muraoka, a local community leader and farmer whose family legacy is deeply tied to the agricultural history and development of the Chula Vista region.

Academically, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates technology, literacy, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for future success. As part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, Muraoka follows a curriculum designed to meet rigorous state standards while encouraging parent and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and high academic expectations for all students, ensuring they develop the critical thinking skills necessary for the 21st century.

832

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	346
Black	76
Asian	221
Two or More	116
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
346 (41.7%)
Asian
221 (26.6%)
Two or More
116 (14.0%)
Black
76 (9.2%)
White
65 (7.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (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)216-5599
Website:	http://www.cvesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 148

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	148
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	103
Grade 6	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	399	48%
Male	431	51.8%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)