Gage Elementary

6811 Bisby Lake Ave.
San Diego, CA 92119

www.gage.sandiegounified.org/

703 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gage Elementary School is a public school located in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum supported by a community-focused environment. Gage is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills while maintaining a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which helps provide enrichment opportunities that extend beyond the standard classroom experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic achievement, Gage Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with a supportive atmosphere. The campus serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, promoting a sense of belonging and collaborative learning for its diverse student body.

703

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	248
Black	43
Asian	39
Two or More	76
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
294 (41.8 %)
Hispanic
248 (35.3 %)
Two or More
76 (10.8 %)
Black
43 (6.1 %)
Asian
39 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)463-0202
Website:	http://www.gage.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 129

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 110