Dehesa Elementary
El Cajon, CA · Dehesa Elementary · Grades K-8
4,098th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
Dehesa Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dehesa Elementary 4,098th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2015 to 28th in 2025 — declining.
Dehesa Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 194 students tested
Dehesa Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 221 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26.3% | 38.0% | ▲ 11.7 pts | |
| White | 50.7% | 29.9% | ▼ 20.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 21.7% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 9.6% | 5.0% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Dehesa Elementary
Typical home value $873K in zip 92019 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dehesa Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Crest ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.9 mi away4,334th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 5Jamul ElementaryJamul-Dulzura Union Elementary · 3.5 mi away3,274th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 27% - 7Vista Grande ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 3.9 mi away1,834th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 51% - 8Shadow Hills ElementaryAlpine Union Elementary · 4.1 mi away1,179th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 5Mountain View Learning AcademyAlpine Union Elementary · 4.1 mi away2,942nd of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 39% - –Creekside Early Learning CenterAlpine Union Elementary · 4.1 mi away
- 5Rios ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 4.3 mi away3,145th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 36% - 2Madison Avenue ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 4.3 mi away5,051st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dehesa Elementary in?
Dehesa Elementary is part of the Dehesa Elementary district in El Cajon, California.
Is Dehesa Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dehesa Elementary 4,098th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dehesa Elementary?
Hispanic 38%, White 30%, Two or more races 22%, American Indian 5% (221 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dehesa Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92019 is $873K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.