Chesterton Elementary School

Mission

The mission of San Diego City Schools is to improve student achievement by supporting teaching and learning in the classroom

History

The school first opened in temporary bungalows in the early part of 1943 at a time when the community of Linda Vista was growing rapidly during World War II. In 1958 the first permanent building, which currently houses the cafeteria and auditorium, was built. Various stories have been told concerning the naming of the school, however, it was simply named after Chesterton Drive, the street which formerly was on the south side of the school grounds. A number of street names were changed with the building of military homes, and there is no longer a street of this name in the area.