Welcome to Muraoka Elementary!

flying momongaMuraoka Elementary School opened its doors on July 19, 2017 and is located in Otay Ranch, a middle socio-economic area. 16% of our students are Emergent Bilinguals and speak another language in the home. The school's ethnic diversity which includes African-American (10%), Asian (4.4%), Filipino (26.5%), Hispanic (39.2%), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (0.5%), Two or More Races (11.8%) and White (7.3%) is a huge asset.  Our military connected students make up 21% of our student population. The backgrounds of all students are acknowledged, respected, and incorporated into the school curriculum and activities. Al members of our Muraoka community are committed to being Model Momongas! We are Safe, Responsible, Respectful, and Kind! We encourage you to make an appointment to come visit our wonderful school!

Muraoka Elementary front entrance

Our Namesake

Saburo Muraoka

The Board of Education named our school after Saburo Muraoka (M-UU-R-AA-O-KUH), who was part of the fabric of early Chula Vista. Mr. Muraoka left his hometown in Japan and immigrated to Chula Vista in 1915, thriving in the agriculture business his father had started. He dedicated his life to consistently experimenting in pursuit of effective farming strategies. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Mr. Muraoka suffered the forced relocation to an internment camp, a fate that befell an estimated 117,000 other Japanese-Americans in the United States. After World War II, Mr. Muraoka returned to Chula Vista, rebuilt his life, his business—and community. Mr. Muraoka died in 1983.

Saburo Muraoka Elementary is San Diego’s very first school to be named after an influential Japanese-American citizen. The eye-catching two-story structure includes 36 classrooms, “makerspaces,” a stunning digital media/library space, and a multipurpose room. “The school’s design and learning environment mirror the innovative spirit of Saburo Muraoka,” said Superintendent Francisco Escobedo, Ed.D., at the school’s grand opening. “He was known to be an innovator in growing celery and cucumbers, developing unique grafting and farming techniques. Similarly, this school’s design will promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication for our students.”

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Superintendent and Staff Honored at San Diego Academia Awards
Posted on 12/06/2023
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Posted on 11/16/2023
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Full House Friday at CVESD
Posted on 11/15/2023
The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) is hosting a district-wide student attendance competition in December and January to encourage dai
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Annual Speech Contest is Underway at CVESD
Posted on 11/07/2023
The Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) launches this year’s annual Speech Contest for 4th, 5th, 6th, and middle school students
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CVESD Launches Annual Holiday Card Contest
Posted on 11/06/2023
The Chula Vista Elementary School District’s (CVESD) annual Holiday Card Competition is here. All students are invited to participate in our annual co
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National School Psychologist Week
Posted on 11/06/2023
As we celebrate National School Psychologist Week from November 6 to November 10, 2023, CVESD recognizes our school psychologists for their hard work
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CVESD Launches WeTip Program
Posted on 11/02/2023
CVESD is enhancing the district’s safety program through the launch of the WeTip Program, a new anonymous reporting initiative.
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CVESD's Pledge for a Drug Free Community
Posted on 10/19/2023
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CVESD Modernizes Ten Library Spaces
Posted on 10/16/2023
The Chula Vista Elementary School District completed the modernization of 10 library facilities through a partnership with Tangram Interiors. The proj
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