Del Mar Elementary

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Del Mar Elementary, located in the coastal community of Morro Bay, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong community partnerships. Situated in a scenic area, the campus encourages outdoor learning and benefits from the unique environment of the Central Coast, often integrating local culture and nature into its educational approach.

Academically, Del Mar is committed to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school success while nurturing individual interests. The school typically focuses on small-group instruction and differentiated learning to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active parent-teacher organization and promotes a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and local community members work together to enhance the overall student experience, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive campus culture.

290

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Mar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	89
Asian	9
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
167 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
89 (30.7 %)
Two or More
23 (7.9 %)
Asian
9 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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 Luis Coastal Unified
Phone:	(805)771-1858
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 63

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 38