BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bird Rock Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in La Jolla, CA with about 451 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Bird Rock 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.
Bird Rock Elementary, located in the prestigious La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, is a high-performing public school that serves students in grades K–5. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the campus is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, often leveraging its proximity to the ocean and the vibrant local neighborhood to enrich the student experience through various extracurricular activities and hands-on learning opportunities.
The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and an active foundation that supports diverse educational programs, including visual and performing arts, technology integration, and physical education. With a focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment, Bird Rock Elementary consistently maintains high standards for student achievement and emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning. Its reputation as a pillar of the local community makes it a sought-after destination for families residing in the La Jolla area who are looking for a nurturing and rigorous elementary education.
For more information, contact Bird Rock Elementary at (858) 488-0537 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Jolla, CA 92037-8016
(858) 488-0537
http://www.sandi.net/birdrock
BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in La Jolla, CA with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Diego Unified
- Total Students:
- 451
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 451 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRD ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.6%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.