Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School serves 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School?
488 students attend Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School offer ?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School part of?
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
School Reviews
Review Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
