Scripps Elementary

11778 Cypress Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92131

www.scripps.sandiegounified.org/

742 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Scripps Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Scripps Ranch neighborhood of San Diego, California. Part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is situated in a quiet, family-oriented community and benefits from a high level of parental involvement and community support. Scripps Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs, including visual arts, music, and physical education. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the school leverages its dedicated teaching staff and active PTA to provide a well-rounded educational experience in a modern, resource-rich setting.

742

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scripps Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	67
Black	2
Asian	385
Two or More	94
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
385 (51.9 %)
White
190 (25.6 %)
Two or More
94 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
67 (9.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	(858)693-8593
Website:	http://www.scripps.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 152

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 111