Chula Vista Elementary School District Explained

Address:84 East J Street
City:Chula Vista
Zipcode:91910
Type:Public
Established:1892
Schools:42
Grades:K–12
Students:22,452 (2020–2021)
Teachers:1,009.57 (FTE)
Staff:1,209.15 (FTE)
Ratio:22.24:1

Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is a school district in California, headquartered in Chula Vista,[1] in the South Bay area of San Diego County.

The 103sqmi district, the largest Kindergarten through Grade 6 elementary school district in the State of California, is located between the City of San Diego and the United States-Mexico border. As of the 2011-2012 school year, it has 45 schools, 27,700 students, 1,421 certificated employees, and 1,077 classified employees. As of the same year, 318,148 people live in the school district boundaries.[2]

In addition to almost all of Chula Vista, it includes Bonita, portions of San Diego, and a small piece of National City.[3]

Demographics

As of the 2011-2012 school year, the school district has 27,700 students. Of them, 45% take free or reduced lunch and 35% are English learners. In regards to race and ethnicity, 68% are Hispanic, 13% are White, 11% are Filipino, 4% are African American, 3% are Asian or Pacific Islander, and 1% are other.[2]

Schools

Casillas Elementary School is named after Joseph Casillas, a World War II combat veteran that was awarded the Silver Star and a Purple Heart. Joseph Casillas was shot in the head and arm while saving his squad during the Battle of the Bulge. He was also captured by Germans, but later rescued by American forces after German troops retreated from their positions.[5]

Independent Charter Schools Located within CVESD Boundaries

Notes and References

  1. "Home ." Chula Vista Elementary School District. Retrieved on March 21, 2012. "Chula Vista Elementary School District, 84 East “J” Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910"
  2. "District Profile ." Chula Vista Elementary School District. Retrieved on March 21, 2012.
  3. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: San Diego County, CA. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-02-08. 5 (PDF p. 6/7). 2022-02-08.
  4. Book: -Tidbits- From & About Local Schools . Chula Vista Elementary School District . University of San Diego . 2018-05-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180504181125/http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/local/docs/doc382.pdf . 2018-05-04 . dead .
    News: Fleming . Omari . 9 December 2014 . Councilwoman Mary Salas Sworn in as First Latina Chula Vista Mayor . KNSD . San Diego . 3 May 2018 . Joseph Casillas Elementary School was named after her uncle, a POW known for his community involvement. .
    Web site: Joe David Casillas . Ramirez . Nora . Rene . Zambrano . U.S. Latino and Latina World War II Oral History Project . University of Texas . 3 May 2018 . A school is named after one of his brothers, Joseph Casillas. He was a true hero in the war. He received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and other awards. Casillas saved his entire squad near Schmidt, Germany. In saving them, he put his life on the line. He endured gunshots to the head and arm and was captured by the Germans for a day. His division picked him up once the Germans evacuated the bunkroom. After a series of surgeries, he survived. A high school in Chula Visa, California was named in his honor. .
  5. Web site: Chula Vista Heritage Museum.

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