DARNALL CHARTER

Darnall Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 640 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 30 teachers, Darnall Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Darnall Charter School, located in the Rolando neighborhood of San Diego, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a focus on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a "whole child" approach, Darnall aims to equip students with the necessary tools to succeed in high school and beyond, often integrating hands-on learning experiences and a strong emphasis on character development within its curriculum.

Beyond its core academic program, Darnall Charter is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and maintains a structured, yet innovative, learning atmosphere designed to meet the unique needs of each learner. By prioritizing critical thinking and technology integration, Darnall strives to prepare its graduates to be informed, responsible, and engaged citizens in a global society.

For more information, contact Darnall Charter at (619) 582-1822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6020 Hughes St.
San Diego, CA 92115-6520
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DARNALL CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in San Diego, CA with about 640 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
San Diego Unified
District:
San Diego Unified
Total Students:
640
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 640 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DARNALL CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.6%
Black or African American
10.8%
Asian
6.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
White
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.