Naranca Elementary

1030 Naranca Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021

985 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Naranca Elementary School is located in El Cajon, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cajon Valley Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on community involvement, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success in an increasingly connected world.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Naranca Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and character development. The school utilizes various resources and programs designed to help students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a sense of responsibility toward their peers and the broader community. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging campus culture, Naranca Elementary aims to empower its students to reach their full potential while supporting families through collaborative partnerships.

985

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Naranca Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	265
Black	71
Asian	274
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

White
333 (33.8%)
Asian
274 (27.8%)
Hispanic
265 (26.9%)
Black
71 (7.2%)
Two or More
32 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.7%)
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)588-3087
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	985
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	891
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 172

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 160

Grade 6 88