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Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary

390 Palomar St., Chula Vista, CA, 91911

About Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary

Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is a public elementary school in Chula Vista, California, which is in a big city. There are about 735 students at the school, which serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. There are 34 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor, which gives a student-teacher ratio of about 22:1, which is in line with the district's averages. Based on data from U.S. News, 20% of students score at or above proficiency in math, and 35% score at or above proficiency in English language arts (ELA). Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary follows the district's curriculum standards. The focus is on core academics, and there are extra support services to help students improve their basic skills. The school serves a mostly minority population, and the student body is evenly split between boys and girls. About 80% of the students come from low-income families, which is similar to the socioeconomic profile of the community around the school. Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is a neighborhood school in Chula Vista that focuses on meeting the basic learning needs of its students. It also offers ongoing opportunities to improve academic performance and support systems for students.

Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary Contact Information

Address

390 Palomar St., Chula Vista, CA, 91911

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Phone

(619) 422-1127

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 35% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
735
Total Students
$135382
Avg. Teacher Salary
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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: 8:00 A.M. to 2:30 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.

Student Demographics

White 1.63%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 93.2%
Black 0.82%
Two+ Races 1.9%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
1.63%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
93.2%
Black
0.82%
Two+ Races
1.9%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 735
50.07%
368 Female
49.93%
367 Male

Student Population

735 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

735 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

J. Calvin Lauderbach Elementary School in Chula Vista, California, is doing well thanks to programs that help students do their best. The school is working with the Chula Vista Elementary School District to get families more involved and make sure the campus is safe. They are working on making the campus a closed campus. Lauderbach Elementary values differences and encourages a "whole-child" approach to learning, creating a community of lifelong learners who work together. The district recently announced the winners of the 2025-26 Holiday Card Contest, which showed off the students' creativity and skills.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning space does Lauderbach Elementary have?

Ans.The school offers a supportive and interesting place to learn.

Q2. Do teachers want students to join activities?

Ans. Yes, school activities help people work together and be creative.

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

Ans. Setting clear expectations all the time encourages respectful behavior.

Q4. What role do families play?

Ans. Families get involved by going to meetings and talking to each other.

Q5. How does the school let people know what's new?

Ans. Newsletters and announcements are used to share updates.

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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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

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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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