Fuerte Elementary School

Classrooms across the side of the building.

Mural Art outside the play area displaying an A+ paper and unicorns flying.

School Yard showing a directional clock drawing

Seating Area for kids to enjoy outside lunch with umbrella for protection from the sun.

Seating Area and open grass to hang out.

Baseball Field for kids to play and compete.

Fuerte Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

11625 Fuerte Dr, El Cajon, CA

Rancho Park Neighborhood

Cajon Valley Union School District

670 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Bryan Schultz

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
59%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

59%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 25:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

620:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.7%	Male 48.3%
White 64.7%	Hispanic 17.5%
Asian 5.2%	Two or more races 3.9%
Black 2.2%	Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 other

9/14/2025

I remember having a severe issue with a teacher that was immediately shut down and never spoken about again. I do not think of this school fondly.

5.0 parent

3/29/2025

I think this is a great school and the best one in the east countyVery caring teacherMy kids both love the school and look forward to go to school and they love their teachersTeachers are generally good in communication and very approachable. Over all this is a great schoolOnly down side that it is...

5.0 parent

7/17/2024

Great environment, lots of parent involvement, and great teachers. My kids are doing well here.

5.0 parent

10/14/2023

Very good schoolMy daughter is loving it

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California San Diego County El Cajon 92020 Rancho Park

Fuerte Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in El Cajon, CA and is served by the Cajon Valley Union School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 670 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Fuerte Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,073,957. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bostonia Global High School, Valhalla High, El Cajon Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what El Cajon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fuerte Elementary School.

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