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Casillas (Joseph) Elementary

1130 East J St., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

Ranked 1930 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Chula Vista
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Casillas (Joseph) Elementary

1130 East J St., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

About Casillas (Joseph) Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 53% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
468
Total Students
$135382
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 9.19%
Asian 11.54%
Hispanic 61.75%
Black 5.98%
Two+ Races 10.47%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
9.19%
Asian
11.54%
Hispanic
61.75%
Black
5.98%
Two+ Races
10.47%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 468
46.37%
217 Female
53.63%
251 Male

Student Population

468 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Casillas (Joseph) Elementary Contact Information

Address

1130 East J St., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

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Phone

(619) 421-7555

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Robotics & STEM
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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
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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: 7:45 A.M. to 2:15 P.M.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Joseph Casillas Elementary School in Chula Vista, California, is making a big difference in the community with its projects! The school is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, which has been praised for its creative way of promoting student health and well-being. The district has put in place a number of programs to encourage healthy living, such as student-led performances and modified fundraisers that focus on nutrition. These district-wide efforts are probably helping Casillas Elementary, making it a good place for students to do well.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main focus of Casillas Elementary School's education?

Ans. The school focuses on helping students develop strong basic skills while also encouraging them to be curious, creative, and confident in their learning.

Q2. Are there activities outside of school?

Ans. Students can do things outside of class that help them grow, work together, and learn more.

Q3. What does the school do to promote good behavior?

Ans. Casillas Elementary teaches respect, responsibility, and kindness by setting clear rules and giving positive feedback.

Q4. How do families stay up to date?

Ans. Families get regular updates through newsletters, messages, and announcements that go out to everyone at school.

Q5. What makes the school community friendly?

Ans. A friendly campus culture makes students, families, and staff work together, feel welcome, and respect each other.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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