Stone Ranch Elementary

16150 4S Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127

www.powayusd.com/pusdsres

753 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Stone Ranch Elementary School, located in the 4S Ranch community of San Diego, is a highly regarded public school within the Poway Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in California. Its educational philosophy emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, the integration of technology, and a strong commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Stone Ranch is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active parent involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a robust foundation that provides additional resources for enrichment programs, including music, art, and physical education. With a focus on character development and community-building, Stone Ranch Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and responsible citizens within their local and global communities.

753

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stone Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	61
Black	4
Asian	367
Two or More	92
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
367 (48.7 %)
White
225 (29.9 %)
Two or More
92 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
61 (8.1 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)487-8474
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdsres
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 142

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stone Ranch Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	124

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stone Ranch Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	350	46.5%
Male	403	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)