San Marcos Elementary

1 Tiger Way
San Marcos, CA 92069

www.smusd.org

624 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Marcos Elementary is a public school located in San Marcos, California, serving as part of the San Marcos Unified School District. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, embracing the "Tiger" identity as a central part of its school spirit and culture. It provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare elementary-aged students for middle school through a standards-based curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond academics, the school focuses on the social and emotional development of its students, fostering an environment that encourages inclusivity, responsibility, and civic engagement. By leveraging resources from the San Marcos Unified School District, the school provides various support services and extracurricular opportunities aimed at enhancing the overall student experience. Its location on Tiger Way serves as a focal point for neighborhood families, acting as a collaborative space where educators, parents, and students work together to support early childhood education and long-term academic success.

624

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Marcos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	599
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
599 (96.1 %)
White
13 (2.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (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 Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2430
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
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 115

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 126