Madison Avenue Elementary

1615 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019

670 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Madison Avenue Elementary, located in the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California, serves a diverse student population in the heart of the local community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging the district’s "World of Work" initiative, the school aims to prepare students for future career paths by helping them discover their strengths and interests from an early age, ensuring they are well-rounded individuals ready for middle school and beyond.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement, offering various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students. With a strong emphasis on collaborative teaching and parent involvement, Madison Avenue Elementary strives to create a partnership between home and school that empowers children to succeed. Its location in El Cajon allows it to serve as a hub for local families, providing a stable and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

670

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	232
Black	26
Asian	34
Two or More	56
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
313 (46.7%)
Hispanic
232 (34.6%)
Two or More
56 (8.4%)
Asian
34 (5.1%)
Black
26 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (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)588-3077
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 131

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 109