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Los Altos Elementary

Chula Vista Elementary · San Diego County · 1332 Kenalan Drive, San Diego, CA 92154-3731

(619) 690-5880 · schools.cvesd.org/schools/losaltos/

2/10
#4674
Rank 4674 out of 5,722
Top 82%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4660 · 19th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4608 · 19th percentile
Science3/10 · #4305 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Los Altos Elementary sits in the southernmost corner of San Diego County, just minutes from the US-Mexico border in the Otay Ranch and San Ysidro corridor — a tight-knit, largely working-class community with deep cross-border ties and a strong sense of neighborhood identity. The school's academic scores are below state averages, so families prioritizing high test performance may want to explore other options within the Chula Vista Elementary District, which has several higher-performing campuses. That said, for families rooted in this community, Los Altos offers a local school experience that reflects the culture and character of one of San Diego's most distinctive and historically rich border neighborhoods.

Student Demographics

154 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
142 (92%)
Asian
3 (2%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
6 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners102 (66%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged125 (81%)
Students with Disabilities42 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

263
Enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2750 · 55th percentile

111 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found