Rios Elementary
El Cajon, CA · Cajon Valley Union
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, fringe
3,145th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
14314 Rios Canyon Rd., El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090NCES ID 060681000624Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 109 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 261 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.6% | 46.7% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| White | 52.7% | 39.8% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 5.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 4.6% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $768K in zip 92021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.