Marvin Elementary

www.sandi.net/marvin

520 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marvin Elementary is a public school located in the Del Cerro neighborhood of San Diego, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and inclusive learning practices.

The school places a strong focus on a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core subjects like mathematics and literacy with enrichment opportunities. Marvin Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which supports various school initiatives and extracurricular programs. By prioritizing a supportive social-emotional climate, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to be responsible and engaged citizens.

520

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marvin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	133
Black	16
Asian	31
Two or More	89
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
249 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
133 (25.6 %)
Two or More
89 (17.1 %)
Asian
31 (6.0 %)
Black
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)583-1355
Website:	http://www.sandi.net/marvin
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 109

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marvin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marvin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	45.4%
Male	284	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)