FAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fay 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 642 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 24 teachers, Fay Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Fay Elementary School, located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving a diverse community of students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into a dense, urban environment and functions as a focal point for the local neighborhood. The school’s mission emphasizes creating an inclusive learning environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students, many of whom come from multilingual backgrounds.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and resource accessibility, often acting as a hub for families in the City Heights area. Fay Elementary provides a range of programs designed to close achievement gaps and support students with varying academic needs. By fostering a collaborative culture among staff, parents, and community partners, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while cultivating a sense of belonging and cultural pride within its student body.

For more information, contact Fay Elementary at (619) 624-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.