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Rios Elementary

Cajon Valley Union · San Diego County · 14314 Rios Canyon Road, El Cajon, CA 92021-2725

(619) 588-3090

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5/10
#3298
Rank 3298 out of 5,722
Top 58%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3584 · 37th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3253 · 43rd percentile
Science5/10 · #2863 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Rios Elementary sits in El Cajon, a sprawling inland community about 15 miles east of San Diego that has a strong sense of working-class roots and a notably diverse, multicultural population. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores edging closest to average and English showing the most room to grow — making it a reasonable fit for families who value a neighborhood school with a diverse student body and are open to supplementing academics at home. Cajon Valley Union has been recognized for its focus on student well-being and career readiness even at the elementary level, so families drawn to a district that thinks beyond test scores may find the community here worthwhile.

Student Demographics

102 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
44 (43%)
White
41 (40%)
African American
8 (8%)
Multiple Races
5 (5%)
Asian
3 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged80 (78%)
Students with Disabilities34 (33%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

255
Enrollment
13.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24
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 Programs2/10 · #5336 · 12th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found