Torrey Pines Elementary

8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037

www.sandi.net/torreypines

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Torrey Pines Elementary, located in the prestigious La Jolla community of San Diego, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, supportive community. The campus environment emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum with enrichment programs that encourage intellectual growth and personal development in a nurturing setting.

The school benefits significantly from the active involvement of its families and the surrounding La Jolla neighborhood, which helps foster a close-knit school culture. Beyond academics, Torrey Pines Elementary places a high value on student character and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. For families looking for more specific details regarding enrollment, current programs, or upcoming school events, the official district website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

449

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torrey Pines Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	68
Black	3
Asian	74
Two or More	75

White
229 (51.0 %)
Two or More
75 (16.7 %)
Asian
74 (16.5 %)
Hispanic
68 (15.1 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)605-3700
Website:	http://www.sandi.net/torreypines
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Torrey Pines Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Torrey Pines Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	46.3%
Male	241	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)