BARNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Barnard Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 464 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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, Barnard Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Barnard Elementary, located in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego, is a public school within the San Diego Unified School District. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique specialized programming, particularly as a Mandarin Chinese immersion magnet school. This focus allows students to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Mandarin, preparing them for success in a globalized society while fostering cultural awareness.
Beyond its language immersion program, Barnard Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience supported by an active and involved parent community. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous core academics. With its proximity to the coast and a strong reputation for dedication to student achievement, Barnard is a focal point for families in the San Diego area seeking a distinctive, language-enriched elementary education.
For more information, contact Barnard Elementary at (858) 800-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Diego, CA 92109-4855
(858) 800-5700
BARNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- San Diego Unified
- Total Students:
- 464
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 464 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.3%
- Asian
- 24.1%
- Two or more races
- 23.5%
- White
- 19.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.