Sage Canyon

5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130

www.dmusd.org/sage

503 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sage Canyon School, located in the Carmel Valley area of San Diego, is a high-performing public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Del Mar Union School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional practices, and a robust, well-rounded curriculum. It maintains a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing environment.

Beyond its academic focus, Sage Canyon is known for its active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment programs that aim to develop the "whole child." The school prioritizes the integration of technology in the classroom and provides students with diverse opportunities in the arts, physical education, and social-emotional development. By leveraging its location within the Del Mar Union School District, Sage Canyon benefits from high educational standards, dedicated teaching staff, and a culture that emphasizes collaborative growth and student success.

503

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sage Canyon
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	46
Black	2
Asian	185
Two or More	35

White
235 (46.7 %)
Asian
185 (36.8 %)
Hispanic
46 (9.1 %)
Two or More
35 (7.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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)481-7844
Website:	http://www.dmusd.org/sage
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 89