Jamacha Elementary School in El Cajon, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jamacha Elementary School is a suburban public school in El Cajon, California that is part of Cajon Valley Union School District. It serves 415 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

415 Students

22 Teachers

2962 Jamul Dr

El Cajon, CA 92019 View local requests

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Jamacha Elementary School Demographics

60%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

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.

Jamacha Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 24, 2025

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