Empower

165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92020

www.cajonvalley.net

21 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Empower Language Academy, located in El Cajon, California, is part of the Cajon Valley Union School District and serves as a specialized public charter school. The academy is uniquely distinguished by its focus on dual-language immersion, offering students the opportunity to develop bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish. By integrating language acquisition with a rigorous academic curriculum, the school aims to prepare students to succeed in a globalized society while fostering cultural competency and academic excellence.

Beyond its language-focused mission, Empower Language Academy emphasizes the district-wide "World of Work" initiative, which encourages students to explore their personal strengths and interests in relation to future career paths. The school fosters a supportive, community-oriented environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. By combining innovative instructional methods with a commitment to bilingualism, Empower provides a well-rounded educational experience tailored to equip students with the tools necessary for long-term academic and professional success.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Empower
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
8 (38.1%)
White
7 (33.3%)
Black
4 (19.0%)
Two or More
1 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (4.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3296
Website:	http://www.cajonvalley.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 3