Rowan Elementary

www.rowan.sandiegounified.org/

206 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rowan Elementary School is a public school located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is situated in a diverse, high-density urban area. It is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while addressing the unique linguistic and socioeconomic needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rowan Elementary focuses on fostering a sense of community and inclusion. The school often incorporates programs designed to support English Language Learners and provides resources intended to bolster student engagement and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for local families, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the broader community needs of the San Diego 92105 area.

206

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	136
Black	17
Asian	18
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
136 (66.0 %)
White
19 (9.2 %)
Asian
18 (8.7 %)
Black
17 (8.3 %)
Two or More
14 (6.8 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)

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)344-3400
Website:	http://www.rowan.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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 48

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rowan Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rowan Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	98	47.6%
Male	108	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)