Monterey Ridge Elementary

17117 4S Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127

www.powayusd.com/pusdmres

819 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monterey Ridge Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of 4S Ranch in San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in the Poway Unified School District. As a California Distinguished School, Monterey Ridge is widely recognized for its strong academic standards, dedicated teaching staff, and a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. The school fosters a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to excel not only in academics but also in social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Monterey Ridge is known for its active school community and parent involvement. The school benefits from modern facilities and a variety of enrichment programs, including offerings in the arts, technology, and physical education, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between home and school, Monterey Ridge creates a culture of excellence that prepares its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors within the Poway Unified system.

819

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	64
Black	9
Asian	482
Two or More	75
American Indian	1

Asian
482 (58.9 %)
White
187 (22.9 %)
Two or More
75 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
64 (7.8 %)
Black
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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)487-6887
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmres
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
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 140

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monterey Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	140
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	138
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	148
Grade 5	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monterey Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	386	47.1%
Male	432	52.7%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)