TIERRASANTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tierrasanta 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 504 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 20 teachers, Tierrasanta 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.

Tierrasanta Elementary School, located in the residential community of Tierrasanta in San Diego, serves as a neighborhood hub within the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a strong sense of community, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, often encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the educational experience.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Tierrasanta Elementary places a high value on creating a well-rounded school culture. The campus typically offers various programs and activities designed to enrich students' lives, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable access to quality education. Its location in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood helps cultivate a safe atmosphere where students, staff, and families work together to maintain high standards of excellence and a focus on lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Tierrasanta Elementary at (858) 496-8255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5450 Lacuenta Dr.
San Diego, CA 92124-1417
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TIERRASANTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 504 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:
504
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
No
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

* 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 504 students

White
38.3%
Hispanic/Latino
28.2%
Two or more races
16.1%
Asian
10.3%
Black or African American
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.