Rios Elementary

14314 Rios Canyon Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021

255 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rios Elementary School is a public school located in the rural, semi-mountainous Rios Canyon area of El Cajon, California, serving students in the Cajon Valley Union School District. Characterized by its unique, scenic setting away from the dense suburban sprawl of central El Cajon, the school offers a tranquil learning environment. It typically serves a close-knit student body, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and fostering a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.

As part of the Cajon Valley Union School District, Rios Elementary adheres to the district’s "World of Work" initiative, which aims to integrate career-readiness concepts into the daily curriculum to help students identify their strengths and interests early on. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending traditional classroom instruction with modern technology and personalized learning strategies. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character building, Rios Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle school but also for their long-term growth as contributing members of the community.

255

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rios Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	110
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
110 (43.1%)
White
98 (38.4%)
Two or More
22 (8.6%)
Black
16 (6.3%)
Asian
8 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)588-3090
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 63

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 36