Dehesa Elementary

4612 Dehesa Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019

399 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Dehesa Elementary School, located in the rural East County area of El Cajon, California, is a unique, small-scale educational institution that serves as the heart of the Dehesa School District. Known for its intimate campus environment, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community feel where students, staff, and families work closely together. Because of its relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to provide a highly personalized learning experience that focuses on individual student growth and academic development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster a well-rounded education, often integrating the surrounding natural environment into its culture. As part of the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) network, Dehesa Elementary maintains strong standards for academic achievement while promoting a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. By bridging traditional instruction with a focus on character development and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

399

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dehesa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	168
Black	8
Asian	9
Two or More	79
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
168 (42.2%)
White
124 (31.2%)
Two or More
79 (19.8%)
Asian
9 (2.3%)
Black
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
7 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

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:	Dehesa Elementary
Phone:	(619)444-2161
Website:	http://dehesasd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 82

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 15