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Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary

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Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary ranks 1677 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

1677^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of California elementary schools

Summary

Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 534 students in the Chula Vista Elementary district, demonstrating strong academic support for its diverse community with performance that often exceeds state averages.

The school has shown impressive strengths, particularly in helping English Learners excel and in achieving notable science scores that outpace both the district and state. It has also made remarkable progress in improving student attendance, significantly reducing chronic absenteeism since the pandemic. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated from year to year, recent scores show a strong recovery in English and Math. It's important for parents to note that Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary operates in an area with several high-performing options nearby, such as Liberty Elementary and Discovery Charter, yet maintains solid enrollment, suggesting valued programs or community ties.

Key areas to watch include performance consistency for special education students, which has varied, and an unusual performance gap where male students currently outrank females—a pattern not typical in elementary grades. The school benefits from the highest per-student spending among nearby district schools, which likely supports its specialized programs. Overall, Tiffany Elementary stands out for its effective work with key student groups and its significant post-pandemic academic rebound, positioning it as a committed and resource-supported school within a competitive local landscape.

534

Students ?

22.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,098

Per pupil spending ?

50%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1691 Elmhurst St.
Chula Vista, CA 91913-2612

(619) 421-6300

District: Chula Vista Elementary

Students who attend Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bonita Vista Middle
High:	Bonita Vista Senior High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.2%

White:

13.1%

Asian:

10.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 58th percentile in 2024 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (51% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 71st (2025) from a 58th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the California median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg50%

California avg41%

1,677^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 42Elementary Schools in the Chula Vista Elementary

516^th of 1,543Chula Vista Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.3	1677 of 5857	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	52.2	2441 of 5869	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	1761 of 5859	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.1	2233 of 5883	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.4	1408 of 5789	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	75.5	1337 of 5662	76.4%	★★★★☆
2017	76.8	1256 of 5692	77.9%	★★★★☆
2016	73.8	1359 of 5614	75.8%	★★★★☆
2015	57.2	2073 of 5611	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.3	1142 of 5530	79.3%	★★★★☆
2012	83.2	831 of 5390	84.6%	★★★★☆
2011	75.4	1242 of 5377	76.9%	★★★★☆
2010	79.0	1046 of 5314	80.3%	★★★★☆
2009	80.3	988 of 5193	81.0%	★★★★☆
2008	80.1	970 of 5113	81.0%	★★★★☆
2007	78.0	1048 of 5113	79.5%	★★★★☆
2006	78.3	1020 of 4818	78.8%	★★★★☆
2005	78.9	973 of 4822	79.8%	★★★★☆
2004	78.5	961 of 4809	80.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	38.6	1139 of 2227	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.8	1961 of 2585	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	71.2	392 of 3162	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.5	820 of 3311	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	356 of 3246	89.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	63.1	1825 of 5597	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.6	2151 of 5612	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	1947 of 5609	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.1	1927 of 5635	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.0	1168 of 5492	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	1333 of 5413	75.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	949 of 5107	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.6	1378 of 5107	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	1145 of 5087	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	59.8	1651 of 5084	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.7	720 of 4963	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	844 of 4830	82.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	1252 of 5460	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	57.4	1946 of 5517	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	1730 of 5363	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.9	1690 of 5264	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.1	1343 of 5173	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	62.4	1604 of 5084	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	69.4	1539 of 5628	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	48.7	2535 of 5643	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.9	1555 of 5638	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	49.2	2489 of 5663	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.3	1587 of 5510	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.0	1268 of 5431	76.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	52.5	988 of 2847	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.3	1643 of 2635	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.2	1176 of 2420	51.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2019	41.2	1817 of 2834	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)88th percentile+29 vs school

Hispanic (2025)81st percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)73rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)67th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)65th percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2022)49th percentile-13 vs school

White (2019)36th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy55%+6 vs state

Mathematics48%+10 vs state

Science46%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary	Public	K-6	1691 Elmhurst St.	Chula Vista	91913	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 421-6300	534	24	22.2	50.0%	70 (13.1%)	22 (4.1%)	348 (65.2%)	57 (10.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.2%)	68.3	1677^th of 5857 public elementary schools	71.4%		52.2	2441^st of 5869 public elementary schools	58.4%	764	46.1		46.1	56.3	51.5	55.3	57.8			55.2	56.3	47.1	40.8	46.9			47.7							$20,098	$2,651	$17,447
EastLake Elementary	Public	K-6	1955 Hillside Dr.	Chula Vista	91913	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 421-4798	527	27	19.5	38.1%	37 (7.0%)	24 (4.6%)	378 (71.7%)	54 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.3%)	75.2	1357^th of 5857 public elementary schools	76.8%		71.2	1540^th of 5869 public elementary schools	73.8%	183	41.1		41.1	50.0	62.1	60.3	64.9			59.2	51.4	63.6	55.4	53.4			55.8	95.9	96.9		95.9	96.9	95.9	$18,327	$2,042	$16,285
Chula Vista Hills Elementary	Public	K-6	980 Buena Vista Way	Chula Vista	91910	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 482-7066	430	18	23.8	48.4%	41 (9.5%)	6 (1.4%)	300 (69.8%)	52 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.0%)	82.2	1066^th of 5857 public elementary schools	81.8%		77.9	1252^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	78.7%	186	62.1		62.1	50.7	60.3	74.1	68.7			62.6	60.3	58.8	63.8	58.2			60.2							$17,764	$1,889	$15,875
McMillin (Corky) Elementary	Public	K-6	1201 Santa Cora Ave.	Chula Vista	91913	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 397-0103	691	32	21.5	46.0%	56 (8.1%)	45 (6.5%)	376 (54.4%)	154 (22.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (8.2%)	88.6	739^th of 5857 public elementary schools	87.4%		88.5	789^th of 5869 public elementary schools	86.6%	50	59.3		59.3	54.4	64.4	72.9	84.5			70.5	58.8	73.3	64.8	71.3			67.6							$17,957	$2,026	$15,931
Heritage Elementary	Public	K-6	1450 Santa Lucia Rd.	Chula Vista	91913	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 421-7080	732	32	22.8	38.3%	64 (8.7%)	48 (6.6%)	411 (56.1%)	122 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (11.7%)	84.9	926^th of 5857 public elementary schools	84.2%		84.4	978^th of 5869 public elementary schools	83.3%	52	48.2		48.2	64.6	79.1	72.9	76.3			72.9	64.0	78.2	38.0	63.6			60.2							$15,931	$1,646	$14,285
Discovery Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1100 Camino Biscay	Chula Vista	91910	San Diego County	Discovery Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 656-0797	945	39	24.2	31.4%	77 (8.1%)	21 (2.2%)	651 (68.9%)	125 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	69 (7.3%)	89.9	662^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	88.7%		87.2	853^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	85.5%	191	57.7	69.6	61.0	68.1	68.2	71.3	84.9	86.7	87.0	75.0	70.8	65.4	61.8	66.4	73.3	87.0	68.3	97.6			98.4		97.6	$13,119	$266	$12,853
Liberty Elementary	Public	K-6	2175 Proctor Valley Rd.	Chula Vista	91914	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 397-5225	542	26	20.8	21.2%	71 (13.1%)	24 (4.4%)	324 (59.8%)	72 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (9.2%)	88	778^th of 5857 public elementary schools	86.7%		86.1	904^th of 5869 public elementary schools	84.6%	126	44.0		44.0	68.5	65.6	76.9	73.2			71.0	69.9	70.2	67.0	62.5			67.6							$18,349	$1,752	$16,597
Olympic View Elementary	Public	K-6	1220 South Greensview Dr.	Chula Vista	91915	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 656-2030	544	23	23.6	39.3%	56 (10.3%)	33 (6.1%)	285 (52.4%)	119 (21.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.8%)	74.2	1413^th of 5857 public elementary schools	75.9%		77.4	1275^th of 5869 public elementary schools	78.3%	138	52.6		52.6	50.6	52.1	72.2	74.4			63.0	41.2	40.5	54.6	63.4			50.3							$17,279	$1,889	$15,390
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary	Public	K-6	1130 East J St.	Chula Vista	91910	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 421-7555	431	21	20.5	45.2%	35 (8.1%)	16 (3.7%)	288 (66.8%)	51 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (8.8%)	66.7	1753^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	70.1%		64.3	1861^st of 5869 public elementary schools	68.3%	108	40.0		40.0	45.8	57.9	65.7	67.8			58.9	43.2	49.1	37.1	52.5			45.0	97.4		97.4			97.4	$19,608	$2,580	$17,028
Veterans Elementary	Public	K-6	1550 Magdalena Ave.	Chula Vista	91913	San Diego County	Chula Vista Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 216-1226	832	36	22.9	42.8%	61 (7.3%)	67 (8.1%)	462 (55.5%)	170 (20.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (8.4%)	78.6	1210^th of 5857 public elementary schools	79.3%		86.6	885^th of 5869 public elementary schools	84.9%	325	39.8		39.8	58.8	57.9	70.6	68.4			63.7	60.0	55.2	52.9	59.1			56.7							$16,523	$1,334	$15,189

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary?

Students at Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 13% White, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bonita Vista Middle
High : Bonita Vista Senior High

Is Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary a good school?

Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary ranks 1677^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary in?

Chula Vista Elementary

How many students attend Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 534 students attended Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary.

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