Avocado Elementary

3845 Avocado School Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941

573 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Avocado Elementary, located at 3845 Avocado School Road in La Mesa, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Nestled in a quiet residential area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves a diverse student population, providing a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on building strong relationships with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet California state standards, often emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and enrichment activities. Beyond the classroom, Avocado Elementary is frequently recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and a positive school culture, which encourages students to develop character, curiosity, and civic responsibility. With its long-standing presence in the La Mesa community, the school remains a staple for local families seeking a nurturing and reliable public education.

573

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avocado Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	244
Black	50
Asian	27
Two or More	36
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
244 (42.6%)
White
201 (35.1%)
Black
50 (8.7%)
Two or More
36 (6.3%)
Asian
27 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)

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)588-3100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* 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 128

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 114