Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Otay Elementary School 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otay Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otay Elementary School 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 Otay Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5303 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otay Elementary School's ranking?
Otay Elementary School is ranked #5303 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Otay Elementary School often compared to?
Otay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Hedenkamp (Anne And William) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Otay Elementary School?
460 students attend Otay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Otay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otay Elementary School?
Otay Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Otay Elementary School offer ?
Otay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Otay Elementary School part of?
Otay Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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