SANDBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sandburg Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 584 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, Sandburg 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.

Sandburg Elementary School, located in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum with programs designed to foster social-emotional growth. With a focus on inclusive education, the school emphasizes preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by leveraging a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational technologies.

Beyond academics, Sandburg Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. The campus typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services, often bolstered by an active parent-teacher organization that contributes to the school's enrichment activities. By maintaining a close-knit campus culture and focusing on the individual needs of its diverse student population, Sandburg aims to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all its families.

For more information, contact Sandburg Elementary at (858) 566-0510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11230 Avenida del Gato
San Diego, CA 92126-1235
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SANDBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Diego, CA with about 584 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
San Diego Unified
Total Students:
584
Teachers:
22.2
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
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 584 students

Asian
45.7%
White
20.9%
Two or more races
17.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.9%
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.