Fuerte Elementary
El Cajon, CA · Cajon Valley Union · Grades K-5
1,353rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 76%▼ Declining
Fuerte Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fuerte Elementary 1,353rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2015 to 76th in 2025 — declining.
Fuerte Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 320 students tested
Fuerte Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 653 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 65.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.9% | 16.1% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.8% | 8.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.4% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Fuerte Elementary
Typical home value $838K in zip 92020 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Fuerte Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Rancho San Diego ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1 mi away1,851st of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 49% - 5Avocado ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.1 mi away3,162nd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 1Chase Avenue ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.5 mi away5,545th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 7% - 1Anza ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.6 mi away5,578th of 5,659
ELA 12% · Math 11% - 3Casa de Oro ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.8 mi away4,268th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 7Vista Grande ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.9 mi away1,834th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 51% - 1Lexington ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 2 mi away5,473rd of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 14% - 2EJE Elementary Academy CharterCajon Valley Union · 2.1 mi away · charter4,552nd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fuerte Elementary in?
Fuerte Elementary is part of the Cajon Valley Union district in El Cajon, California.
Is Fuerte Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fuerte Elementary 1,353rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fuerte Elementary?
White 65%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 5% (653 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fuerte Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92020 is $838K 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.