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Fuerte Elementary

11625 Fuerte Dr., El Cajon, CA, 92020

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 960 of 6962 in California

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About Fuerte Elementary

Fuerte Elementary School is located at 1010 Blossom Lane in El Cajon, California, 92020, in a residential area near parks and community hubs. It serves kindergarten through fifth grade. The school enrolls about 653 neighborhood students. Student–teacher ratios of 25:1 support structured classroom learning. Recent assessments show that 58% of students are proficient in math and 57% in reading. Fuerte Elementary has an equal distribution of students, with 50% male and 50% female pupils. Fuerte Elementary emphasizes a nurturing environment with educator-guided support that facilitates students' development of fundamental skills and confidence as they progress through the elementary grades.In the vicinity of Fuerte Elementary, residential property values typically fluctuate between approximately $520,000 and $670,000, providing families with various housing market alternatives near educational institutions and local amenities. Parents frequently observe that educators maintain consistent communication, are accessible, and strive to engage families through school events and classroom updates, fostering a welcoming and participatory school environment. This school is the best school in El cajon, California.

Fuerte Elementary Contact Information

Address

11625 Fuerte Dr., El Cajon, CA, 92020

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Phone

(619) 588-3134

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 57% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
653
Total Students
$120838
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 960 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fuerte Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.08%
Asian 5.36%
Hispanic 16.08%
Black 3.06%
Two+ Races 8.58%
Native Am. 0.61%
White
65.08%
Asian
5.36%
Hispanic
16.08%
Black
3.06%
Two+ Races
8.58%
Native Am.
0.61%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 653
49.77%
325 Female
50.23%
328 Male

Student Population

653 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

326 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

TEDxKids El Cajon 2026: Students are currently deep in rehearsals for the upcoming district TEDx event themed "Bridges: Linking Ideas, Building Unity." As one of the district's top-performing sites, Fuerte often features several student speakers on the big stage.

FAQ

Q1. How does Fuerte Elementary manage daily attendance tracking?

Ans. Fuerte Elementary records attendance each school day and reviews absences reported by families.


Q2. What procedures guide student drop off and pick up at Fuerte Elementary?

Ans. Fuerte Elementary follows school specific drop off and pick up procedures designed to support student safety.


Q3. How does Fuerte Elementary communicate its school calendar to families?

Ans. Fuerte Elementary shares calendar information through school communications sent to families.


Q4. How does Fuerte Elementary support campus safety during the day?

Ans. Fuerte Elementary supports safety through staff supervision and established school routines.


?Q5. How do families communicate with teachers at Fuerte Elementary?

Ans. Fuerte Elementary supports communication through email contact and scheduled conferences.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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