Wegeforth Elementary

www.sandi.net/wegeforth

190 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wegeforth Elementary School, located in the Serra Mesa 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 prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wegeforth Elementary is known for being a community-centered institution that encourages active parent and volunteer involvement. The school utilizes various programs to enhance the learning experience, focusing on student engagement, technology integration, and collaboration. With its dedicated staff and commitment to creating a safe, nurturing space for children, Wegeforth functions as a key pillar within the local Serra Mesa community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

190

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wegeforth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	66
Black	18
Asian	29
Two or More	29

Hispanic
66 (34.7 %)
White
48 (25.3 %)
Asian
29 (15.3 %)
Two or More
29 (15.3 %)
Black
18 (9.5 %)

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:	(858)987-5900
Website:	http://www.sandi.net/wegeforth
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 41

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wegeforth Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wegeforth Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	87	45.8%
Male	103	54.2%

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