Cajon Park Elementary

10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071

www.santeesd.net

830 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cajon Park Elementary, located in Santee, California, is a key institution within the Santee School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The campus is known for its commitment to preparing students for high school success by providing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, technological literacy, and community engagement.

Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Cajon Park is recognized for its diverse programs and dedication to an inclusive school culture. The school actively encourages parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel valued and empowered. By focusing on both academic achievement and character education, Cajon Park strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools to excel as responsible and lifelong learners in an ever-evolving world.

830

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cajon Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	200
Black	6
Asian	22
Two or More	90
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
508 (61.2%)
Hispanic
200 (24.1%)
Two or More
90 (10.8%)
Asian
22 (2.7%)
Black
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Santee
Phone:	(619)956-2400
Website:	http://www.santeesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	830
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 137

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 94

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 115