Serving 833 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wolf Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolf Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wolf Canyon Elementary School's student population of 833 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wolf Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf Canyon Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
37%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolf Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wolf Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Wolf Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Tech Elementary Chula Vista by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wolf Canyon Elementary School?
833 students attend Wolf Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Wolf Canyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolf Canyon Elementary School?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wolf Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wolf Canyon Elementary School part of?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Wolf Canyon Elementary School located?
Wolf Canyon Elementary School is located in the Otay Ranch neighborhood of Chula Vista, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Otay Ranch.
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