LOS PENASQUITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Los Penasquitos Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Poway Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 530 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Los Penasquitos Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Los Penasquitos Elementary School, located in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, is a prominent member of the highly regarded Poway Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on developing the "whole child." The campus environment emphasizes a rigorous curriculum balanced with enrichment programs, often highlighting character education and community involvement as core pillars of the student experience.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent engagement. As part of the Poway Unified system, it benefits from substantial district resources and a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes both local traditions and modern educational standards. With its convenient location near the I-15 corridor and its proximity to community parks, Los Penasquitos Elementary is frequently viewed as a cornerstone of the neighborhood, providing a stable and supportive learning environment for families in the 92129 area.

For more information, contact Los Penasquitos Elementary at (858) 672-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14125 Cuca St.
San Diego, CA 92129-1852
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LOS PENASQUITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 530 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Poway Unified
Total Students:
530
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 530 students

White
31.1%
Asian
29.1%
Hispanic/Latino
23.0%
Two or more races
10.6%
Black or African American
6.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.