Rio Seco Elementary

9545 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071

www.santeesd.net

913 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rio Seco Elementary School, located in Santee, California, is a key part of the Santee School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded individuals. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a variety of programs that encourage both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Rio Seco prides itself on building a strong community atmosphere that involves parents, teachers, and staff working collaboratively toward student success. The school integrates modern technology into the classroom and promotes extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a supportive culture, Rio Seco Elementary aims to prepare its students to be responsible, lifelong learners who are ready for the challenges of high school and beyond.

913

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Seco Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	246
Black	7
Asian	75
Two or More	114
Pacific Islander	6

White
465 (50.9%)
Hispanic
246 (26.9%)
Two or More
114 (12.5%)
Asian
75 (8.2%)
Black
7 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7%)

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)956-5500
Website:	http://www.santeesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	913
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	157

* 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 119

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 125