The Chula Vista ELO-P landscape has its own specifics — this page covers what coordinators here actually need.
Top ELO-P Vendor in Chula Vista: 2026-27 Coordinator Guide
The San Diego County-specific vendor evaluation guide for CVESD and neighboring districts.
Every Chula Vista coordinator hunting for the top ELO-P vendor asks the same three questions: which vendors already operate here, what do the CVESD contracts actually require, and how do we shortlist without wasting six weeks on the wrong RFP? This page is the Chula Vista-specific answer, written from the operator side — with the CVESD enrollment, UPP, and compliance context you need to make a good pick.
The Chula Vista ELO-P landscape at a glance
Chula Vista Elementary is the largest K-6 school district in California — a distinction that shapes the district’s ELO-P practice. CVESD sites are above the 55% UPP threshold and eligible for full Tier 1 apportionment.
Main district: Chula Vista Elementary School District plus Sweetwater Union High School District
Approximate enrollment: ~28,000 (CVESD)
Unduplicated pupil percentage: 70%
ELO-P apportionment tier: Tier 1 ($2,750/pupil)
Region: San Diego County
What is unique about Chula Vista ELO-P vendor selection
CVESD’s size as the largest K-6-only elementary district in the state means its ELO-P practice is entirely K-6 focused (no secondary component). Vendors specialized in K-8 programming with strong K-6 curriculum depth align particularly well.
Other districts serving Chula Vista coordinators
South San Diego County ELO-P districts: Sweetwater Union HSD, National School District (K-6), San Ysidro SD, South Bay Union ESD.
The vendor evaluation framework Chula Vista coordinators should use
Regardless of which vendor a Chula Vista coordinator ultimately shortlists, the same five filters separate real operators from good pitches:
1. Written minimum-day schedule — with staffing named at each block, before contract signature
2. 9-hour combined day + 30 non-schoolday commitment — in the base contract, not as an upsell
3. TK/K 10:1 ratio compliance — including in mixed-age groupings (per §46120(b)(5)(D))
4. Session-level itemized invoicing — coded to Resource 2600 (ELO-P) and any braided funds
5. Supplement-not-supplant memo — for every fund on the site (ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, Title I)
For the full evaluation framework, see the 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor guide.
The eight ELO-P audit trip wires Chula Vista coordinators miss most
Every California audit season, coordinators in Chula Vista — like elsewhere — surface the same eight recurring findings. See the 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires for the full list with primary-source citations. The top three to check at your CVESD site right now:
- The 9-hour math on minimum-day schedules
- The 30 non-schoolday count in your annual calendar
- Vendor invoicing coded to Resource 2600 (not lump-sum monthly totals)
How Kodely covers Chula Vista and San Diego County
Kodely is a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider serving 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG. We deliver school-day, afterschool, and non-schoolday coverage under one roster, with itemized session-level invoicing coded to your specific resource lines and supplement-not-supplant memos included in every scope of work. If you are building the 2026-27 vendor shortlist for CVESD or a neighboring San Diego County district, we are happy to have a conversation. Every scope of work we sign is audit-ready under the CDE Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument.
Chula Vista ELO-P Vendor — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chula Vista Elementary the largest K-6 district in California?
Yes. Chula Vista Elementary School District is the largest K-6-only elementary district in California by enrollment.
Does CVESD have specific ELO-P vendor requirements?
CVESD requires standard California LEA vendor terms — insurance minimums, Live Scan clearance, W-2 employment, CDE-compliant program design. The district’s K-6-only focus means secondary-focused vendors are typically not a fit.
What is the ELO-P apportionment rate for Chula Vista Elementary?
CVESD receives Tier 1 apportionment at approximately $2,750/pupil for eligible ELO-P students.
Does the San Diego County Office of Education support CVESD ELO-P vendor selection?
SDCOE provides expanded learning technical assistance across San Diego County districts. Individual vendor contracts are made district by district.
How does Sweetwater Union HSD interact with CVESD ELO-P planning?
Because CVESD is K-6-only and Sweetwater covers 7-12, coordinated feeder-pattern planning is common. Vendors are typically contracted separately by each district.
About the author
Sri Akash Kalimili is the founder of Kodely, a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider currently operating at 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG.
This page is a working operator’s guide based on programming we run at California district partners. It is not legal or fiscal advice. Every statute citation has been verified against primary sources. Always verify current law with your CBO and district counsel.
Sources and further reading
- California Education Code §46120 — ELO-P — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov §46120
- CDE — Expanded Learning Opportunities Program — cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elopinfo.asp
- CDE — Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument — cde.ca.gov/ta/cr/documents/elop2526.docx
- California Department of Education Directory of California Public Schools — cde.ca.gov/re/sd
- Kodely — 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — Top California ELO-P Vendors 2026-27 (Comparison Guide) — kodely.io/blog