Rios Elementary
El Cajon, CA · Cajon Valley Union · Grades K-5
3,145th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Rios Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rios Elementary 3,145th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Rios Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 109 students tested
Rios Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 261 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.5% | 46.7% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| White | 49.6% | 39.8% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 5.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 4.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 3.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Rios Elementary
Typical home value $768K in zip 92021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rios Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Lakeview ElementaryLakeside Union · 1.7 mi away1,686th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 50% - 6Blossom Valley ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 2.3 mi away2,405th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 42% - 3Crest ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 2.4 mi away4,334th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 2Lindo Park ElementaryLakeside Union · 2.6 mi away4,587th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 22% - 2Lemon Crest ElementaryLakeside Union · 2.8 mi away4,622nd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 20% - 9Riverview ElementaryLakeside Union · 3.2 mi away1,031st of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 58% - –Winter Gardens ElementaryLakeside Union · 3.3 mi away
- 1W. D. Hall ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 3.5 mi away5,193rd of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rios Elementary in?
Rios Elementary is part of the Cajon Valley Union district in El Cajon, California.
Is Rios Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rios Elementary 3,145th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rios Elementary?
Hispanic 47%, White 40%, Two or more races 5%, Black 5% (261 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rios Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92021 is $768K 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.