Valencia Park Elementary

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409 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Valencia Park Elementary, located in the Skyline 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 dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff prioritize student growth, inclusivity, and the preparation of children for middle school success.

Beyond core academics, Valencia Park Elementary actively seeks to engage its local community and families through various school events and support programs. The school focuses on creating a safe and culturally responsive atmosphere, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens. By utilizing district-aligned curriculum and leveraging its location in the heart of the community, Valencia Park strives to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for all its students to excel in their educational journeys.

409

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valencia Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	246
Black	75
Asian	54
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
246 (60.1 %)
Black
75 (18.3 %)
Asian
54 (13.2 %)
Two or More
17 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.0 %)
White
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)344-3500
Website:	http://new.sandi.net/schools/valenciapark
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 94

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 61