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Empower
Elementary School · Cajon Valley Union
PO Box 1007, EL Cajon, CA 92022
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Empower
Empower is a public elementary school in EL Cajon, CA, part of the Cajon Valley Union. The school serves approximately 24 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Students demonstrate 5% proficiency in math, 31 points below the state average and 5% in reading/language arts, 42 points below the state average.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 24 students, Empower is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- PO Box 1007, EL Cajon, CA 92022
- Website
- cajonvalley.net
- Phone
- (619) 588-3296
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 10% (2019) to 0% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 10% (2019) to 0% (2024).
Location
PO Box 1007, EL Cajon, CA 92022
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Empower may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kidinnu Academy (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is Johnson Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in EL Cajon, see our EL Cajon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cajon Valley Middle El Cajon | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| El Cajon Valley High El Cajon | 0.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Literacy First Charter El Cajon | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Naranca Elementary El Cajon | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Lexington Elementary El Cajon | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL El Cajon | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Altus Schools East County San Diego | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Johnson Elementary El Cajon | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Anza Elementary El Cajon | 1.1 mi | 2.9 |
| CHASE RANCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL El Cajon | 1.1 mi | — |
| Chase Avenue Elementary El Cajon | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Magnolia Elementary El Cajon | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Elite Academy El Cajon | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| REACH Academy La Mesa | 1.1 mi | — |
| Diego Valley East Public Charter El Cajon | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| EJE Elementary Academy Charter El Cajon | 1.2 mi | 2.6 |
| EJE Middle Academy El Cajon | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Kidinnu Academy El Cajon | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Bostonia Global El Cajon | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| TAPROOT MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN El Cajon | 1.6 mi | — |
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2e4Me Academy Newport Beach, CA | — |
| ABC LITTLE SCHOOL-SHERMAN OAKS Sherman Oaks, CA | — |
| ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Yuba City, CA | — |
| AHRENS CHILD CARE CENTER Redlands, CA | — |
| ANAHEIM HILLS MONTESSORI Anaheim, CA | — |
| ANNE SULLIVAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Wildomar, CA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Empower
What grades does Empower serve?
Empower serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Empower?
Empower has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empower?
The student-teacher ratio at Empower is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Empower?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Empower has 5.0% math proficiency and 5.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Empower a charter school?
No, Empower is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Empower a Title I school?
No, Empower is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Empower?
87.5% of students at Empower qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,952/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (EL Cajon). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 588-3296
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Cajon Valley Union- District Enrollment
- 15,607
- Schools in District
- 26
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,982
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