Literacy First Charter

799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 2,160 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Literacy First Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,160 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Literacy First Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Literacy First Charter's student population of 2,160 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
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Total Students
2,160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

Literacy First Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Literacy First Charter is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1634 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
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50%
34%
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67%
47%
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39%
29%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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Asian
42%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
32%
20%
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.69
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90-94%
87%
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(22-23)
10.6%
27.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Literacy First Charter's ranking?
Literacy First Charter is ranked #1634 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Literacy First Charter?
The graduation rate of Literacy First Charter is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Literacy First Charter?
2,160 students attend Literacy First Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Literacy First Charter students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Literacy First Charter?
Literacy First Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Literacy First Charter offer ?
Literacy First Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Literacy First Charter part of?
Literacy First Charter is part of Literacy First Charter School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Although this school is absurdly Conservative (they are one of the few public schools that wouldn't show the Obama Education speech and wouldn't supply a good reason even though they have a focus on Patriotism), they have a great program, have small class sizes, and make good use of technology, are understanding of kids' individual needs, and have a high degree of parent involvement.
- Posted by Parent - asdfa

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,160 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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