Torrey Hills

10830 Calle Mar de Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130

www.dmusd.org/torrey

461 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Torrey Hills School, located in the prestigious Carmel Valley area of San Diego, is a high-performing public elementary school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Del Mar Union School District, the school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional strategies, and a collaborative learning environment. It serves a diverse community of families who value rigorous education and the development of the "whole child," emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and an emphasis on integrating technology into the daily curriculum to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. Beyond standard academics, Torrey Hills fosters a strong sense of community through active parent involvement, a variety of enrichment programs, and a culture that encourages student leadership. Its consistent ranking as one of the top schools in the region reflects its mission to provide a supportive, challenging, and nurturing atmosphere for all its students.

461

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torrey Hills
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	46
Black	4
Asian	200
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

Asian
200 (43.4 %)
White
180 (39.0 %)
Hispanic
46 (10.0 %)
Two or More
29 (6.3 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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)481-4266
Website:	http://www.dmusd.org/torrey
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 53

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 72