Ocean Air

11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130

www.dmusd.org/oceanair

510 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ocean Air School, located in the Del Mar Heights area of San Diego, is a high-performing public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Del Mar Union School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. It serves a diverse and engaged community, consistently maintaining high test scores and a reputation for excellence within the state of California.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ocean Air is known for providing a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates technology, the arts, and social-emotional learning. The campus fosters a supportive environment with active parent involvement, ensuring that students have access to a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. By prioritizing critical thinking and global citizenship, Ocean Air strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a welcoming, student-centered atmosphere.

510

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean Air
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	34
Black	4
Asian	248
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
248 (48.6 %)
White
172 (33.7 %)
Two or More
47 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.7 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
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:	Del Mar Union Elementary
Phone:	(858)481-4040
Website:	http://www.dmusd.org/oceanair
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
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 58

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 72