Eje Elementary Academy Charter

851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eje Elementary Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Eje Elementary Academy Charter's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Eje Elementary Academy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eje Elementary Academy Charter is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8246 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Eje Elementary Academy Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
93%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Eje Elementary Academy Charter.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eje Elementary Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eje Elementary Academy Charter's ranking?
Eje Elementary Academy Charter is ranked #8246 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Eje Elementary Academy Charter often compared to?
Eje Elementary Academy Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Literacy First Charter, Anza Elementary School, Chase Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Eje Elementary Academy Charter?
564 students attend Eje Elementary Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Eje Elementary Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eje Elementary Academy Charter?
Eje Elementary Academy Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Eje Elementary Academy Charter offer ?
Eje Elementary Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eje Elementary Academy Charter part of?
Eje Elementary Academy Charter is part of Eje Elementary Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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