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Best kept secret at High Tech Elementary Chula Vista?
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Enrollment
445
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH ELEMENTARY CHULA VISTA DISTRICT·NCES 060209712726
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
1949 Discovery Falls Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91915 · (619) 591-2550 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL445 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
18 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
249 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 74 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 76 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 74 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (72) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (74).
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech Elementary Chula Vista this school | 445 | 56.0% | N/A |
| Scott Lane Elementary Santa Clara | 406 | 55.2% | 29.1% |
| Hayes Elementary San Jose | 470 | 56.4% | 36.5% |
| Rogers (Greg) Elementary Chula Vista | 382 | 55.0% | 32.9% |
| Valle Lindo Elementary Chula Vista | 372 | 54.3% | 35.1% |
| Blackford Elementary San Jose | 414 | 57.0% | 22.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where High Tech Elementary Chula Vista ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 445 | #3,086 of 5,915 | #235 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.7:1 | #4,260 of 5,352 | #325 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.3% | #3,285 of 5,354 | #309 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.0% | #3,649 of 5,625 | #232 of 442 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
445
+16 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.7:1
was 25.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 445 | 18 | 24.7:1 | 56% (249) |
| 2023-24 | 446 | 18 | 24.8:1 | 57% (252) |
| 2022-23 | 431 | 18 | 23.9:1 | 54% (231) |
| 2020-21 | 429 | 17 | 25.2:1 | 49% (209) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech Elementary Chula Vista.
About High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
A medium-sized elementary school in Chula Vista, California, High Tech Elementary Chula Vista is part of High Tech Elementary Chula Vista District. The school's enrollment of 445 students covers kindergarten through 5.
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista District is the district for High Tech Elementary Chula Vista.
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista is 74% Hispanic by enrollment. The remaining students are 14% Asian, 5% Black, and 4% White. Among people living in San Diego County, the Hispanic share is about 35%. Pick two students at random and there is a 42% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its 18 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 24.7:1. This ratio sits 2.4 above the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 56%. For comparison, public schools in San Diego County average 54%.
Census estimates describe San Diego County this way: the median household income is $106,268, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides High Tech Elementary Chula Vista, San Diego County has 765 other public schools.
The nearest other public school, High Tech Middle Chula Vista, is less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area. Charter status: High Tech Elementary Chula Vista is a public charter school.
Enrollment has grown by 16 students since 2020-21, to 445.
Topics for discussion here include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chula Vista
- Eastlake HighHigh · 2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Senior HighHigh · 2,440 students
- Olympian HighHigh · 2,289 students
- Bonita Vista Senior HighHigh · 1,960 students
- Chula Vista Senior HighHigh · 1,864 students
- Hilltop Senior HighHigh · 1,771 students
Nearby schools
- High Tech Middle Chula Vista0.0 mi · 335
- High Tech High Chula Vista0.1 mi · 626
- Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary0.5 mi · 889
- East Hills Academy1.3 mi · 71
- Wolf Canyon Elementary1.3 mi · 954
- Olympian High1.4 mi · 2,289
Frequently asked questions
About High Tech Elementary Chula VistaHow large is High Tech Elementary Chula Vista?
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista enrolls approximately 445 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does High Tech Elementary Chula Vista serve?
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at High Tech Elementary Chula Vista?
Approximately 24.7:1 students per teacher at High Tech Elementary Chula Vista.
What is the racial breakdown of students at High Tech Elementary Chula Vista?
At High Tech Elementary Chula Vista, the student body is approximately 4% White, 74% Hispanic, 5% Black, 14% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is High Tech Elementary Chula Vista public or private?
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by High Tech Elementary Chula Vista District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.