Lexington Elementary

1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019

878 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lexington Elementary School, located at 1145 Redwood Ave. in El Cajon, California, is a public school serving students in the Cajon Valley Union School District. Situated in a suburban residential area of East San Diego County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to serve its local neighborhood, reflecting the diverse community of El Cajon and providing essential educational resources to elementary-aged children.

As part of the Cajon Valley Union School District, Lexington Elementary participates in the district’s "World of Work" initiative, which focuses on career readiness by helping students identify their strengths and interests from a young age. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare students for middle school transitions. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Lexington Elementary serves as a foundational pillar for its families, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where young learners can thrive academically and personally.

878

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	382
Black	58
Asian	99
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
382 (43.5%)
White
305 (34.7%)
Asian
99 (11.3%)
Black
58 (6.6%)
Two or More
26 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3075
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	760
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 188

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 149