Shoal Creek Elementary

11775 Shoal Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128

www.powayusd.com/pusdsces

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shoal Creek Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the suburban community of San Diego, California, and is part of the well-regarded Poway Unified School District. Serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, utilizing a curriculum designed to challenge students while ensuring they feel welcomed and valued.

Beyond academics, Shoal Creek is noted for its active school community and collaborative spirit between educators, parents, and students. The school benefits from robust parent involvement and strong support from the local district, which provides students with access to modern educational resources and extracurricular opportunities. With a reputation for high standardized test scores and a positive campus climate, Shoal Creek Elementary remains a preferred choice for families seeking a comprehensive and rigorous elementary education in the North County area.

498

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shoal Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	73
Black	9
Asian	162
Two or More	71

White
183 (36.7 %)
Asian
162 (32.5 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.7 %)
Two or More
71 (14.3 %)
Black
9 (1.8 %)

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:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)613-9080
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdsces
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 112

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shoal Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shoal Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	48.6%
Male	256	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)