Howard Gardner Community Charter in Chula Vista, CA

At a glance

Reported students

178

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

9th percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

178

Howard Gardner Community Charter: 178 reported students.

State peer staffing position

21st percentile

19.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 197
Teachers (FTE): 11
Student–teacher ratio: 17.9:1

What the reported data says about Howard Gardner Community Charter

Howard Gardner Community Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Chula Vista. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Howard Gardner Community Charter District. NCES reports 178 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.2%) and Black (2.2%). English learners represent 48.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Howard Gardner Community Charter

1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 48.7%
Students with disabilities: 19.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 73%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.6%
Hispanic97.2%
Black2.2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Howard Gardner Community Charter

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter Elementary · Charter · Feaster (Mae L.) Charter District	KG–08	1,095	under 0.1 mi
Davila Day Elementary · San Diego County Office of Education	KG–08	28	0.6 mi
Vista Square Elementary Elementary · Chula Vista Elementary	KG–06	554	0.7 mi
Rosebank Elementary Elementary · Chula Vista Elementary	KG–06	485	1.4 mi
Olivewood Elementary · National Elementary	KG–06	424	1.5 mi
Kimball Elementary · National Elementary	KG–06	322	1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Howard Gardner Community Charter

What grades does Howard Gardner Community Charter serve?

Howard Gardner Community Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Howard Gardner Community Charter District.

How many students attend Howard Gardner Community Charter?

Howard Gardner Community Charter reported 178 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 197 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Howard Gardner Community Charter?

The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 178 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Howard Gardner Community Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?

Howard Gardner Community Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Howard Gardner Community Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

73% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Howard Gardner Community Charter in?

Howard Gardner Community Charter is part of Howard Gardner Community Charter District, based in Chula Vista, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Howard Gardner Community Charter?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Feaster (Mae L.) Charter (under 0.1 mi), Davila Day (0.6 mi), Vista Square Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.