Crest Elementary School in El Cajon, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Crest Elementary School is a suburban public school in El Cajon, California that is part of Cajon Valley Union School District. It serves 275 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 45.8:1. Its teachers have had 43 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 8

275 Students

6 Teachers

2000 Suncrest Blvd

El Cajon, CA 92021 View local requests

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Crest Elementary School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Crest Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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