Dehesa Elementary School District

The Dehesa Elementary School District is located in El Cajon, CA and includes 4 schools that serve 830 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Dehesa Elementary School District spends $2,528 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Dehesa Elementary School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Dehesa Elementary School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Dehesa Elementary School District, 7% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Dehesa Elementary School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.