Carmel Del Mar Elementary

12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130

www.dmusd.org/cdm

557 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Carmel Del Mar Elementary, located in the prestigious Carmel Valley area of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades K-6. As a member of the Del Mar Union School District, the school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional programs, and a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The campus emphasizes a "whole child" approach, integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities in technology, the arts, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its strong parental involvement and active PTA, which help foster a vibrant campus culture. Families are attracted to the school not only for its consistent track record of high test scores and student achievement but also for its emphasis on creating a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. By leveraging modern educational tools and maintaining a dedicated teaching staff, Carmel Del Mar Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to cultivating curiosity and academic growth in every student.

557

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmel Del Mar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	62
Black	8
Asian	232
Two or More	29

Asian
232 (41.7 %)
White
226 (40.6 %)
Hispanic
62 (11.1 %)
Two or More
29 (5.2 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)

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:	Del Mar Union Elementary
Phone:	(858)481-6789
Website:	http://www.dmusd.org/cdm
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 45

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 75