NORMAL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Normal Heights 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 336 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 12 teachers, Normal Heights Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

Normal Heights Elementary, located in the heart of San Diego’s historic Normal Heights neighborhood, serves 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 its surrounding residential area, priding itself on fostering a tight-knit, collaborative atmosphere. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while promoting social-emotional learning, ensuring that students develop both intellectual rigor and personal character.

Beyond core academics, the school benefits from an active parent and community network that supports enrichment programs and school-wide events. By leveraging its urban location, Normal Heights Elementary provides a supportive environment that encourages inclusivity and high expectations for all learners. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school strives to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining the unique, community-focused spirit that defines the neighborhood.

For more information, contact Normal Heights Elementary at (619) 584-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3750 Ward Rd.
San Diego, CA 92116-3737
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NORMAL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 336 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:
336
Teachers:
12.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 336 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORMAL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.2%
Black or African American
13.4%
Two or more races
6.3%
White
3.6%
Asian
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.