Dailard Elementary

www.dailard.sandiegounified.org/

520 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dailard Elementary School, located in the Del Cerro neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Its curriculum emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs that foster social-emotional growth and student engagement.

The campus is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in supporting school events, enrichment programs, and daily operations. Dailard strives to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students for middle school and beyond. For families interested in enrollment, school-wide updates, or specific resources, the school maintains an official presence through the San Diego Unified School District website, which serves as a hub for academic calendars, district policies, and community news.

520

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dailard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	109
Black	10
Asian	29
Two or More	70
American Indian	2

White
300 (57.7 %)
Hispanic
109 (21.0 %)
Two or More
70 (13.5 %)
Asian
29 (5.6 %)
Black
10 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)286-1550
Website:	http://www.dailard.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 91

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 86