South Oceanside Elementary

1806 S. Horne St.
Oceanside, CA 92054

southo.oside.us/

489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Oceanside Elementary, located in the coastal community of Oceanside, California, serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and a strong sense of community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages students to develop their potential through a balanced curriculum. With its proximity to the ocean, the school often integrates the unique coastal identity of the region into its culture, promoting values of stewardship, curiosity, and personal growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, South Oceanside Elementary places a significant focus on student engagement and social-emotional development. The school is known for being a collaborative space where teachers, parents, and community members work together to create an inclusive atmosphere. By offering various programs and initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school transition but also to become well-rounded, responsible citizens in the larger Oceanside community.

489

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Oceanside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	245
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
245 (50.1 %)
White
185 (37.8 %)
Two or More
52 (10.6 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Oceanside Unified
Phone:	(760)435-2100
Website:	http://southo.oside.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 91

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 81