Chollas/Mead Elementary

www.chollasmead.sandiegounified.org/

528 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chollas/Mead Elementary School, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is the result of a merger between the former Chollas Elementary and Mead Elementary, designed to provide a cohesive learning environment for the local community. The campus focuses on fostering a supportive educational atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive culture for its diverse student population.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with California state standards and is supported by a variety of programs aimed at enhancing student engagement and achievement. Beyond core academics, Chollas/Mead works to build strong community partnerships and encourages parental involvement to ensure students are well-prepared for middle school and beyond. By prioritizing character development alongside rigorous learning goals, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners within the San Diego community.

528

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chollas/Mead Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	440
Black	42
Asian	20
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
440 (83.3 %)
Black
42 (8.0 %)
Asian
20 (3.8 %)
Two or More
15 (2.8 %)
White
7 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)362-3300
Website:	http://www.chollasmead.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 128

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chollas/Mead Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chollas/Mead Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	48.5%
Male	272	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)