Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary

653 Poinsettia Ave.
Vista, CA 92081

www.smusd.org

599 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School, located in Vista, California, is a key institution within the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that focuses on the development of the "whole child." By emphasizing high expectations for student achievement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success through a blend of traditional instruction, character building, and an inclusive community atmosphere.

As part of the San Marcos Unified system, the school benefits from the district's reputation for strong academic programs and well-resourced facilities. Joli Ann Leichtag leverages its location to engage families in the educational process, promoting a partnership between home and school that is essential for student growth. With a focus on literacy, math, and social-emotional learning, the school strives to create a safe and engaging campus where students are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners.

599

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	427
Asian	27
Two or More	32
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
427 (71.3 %)
White
103 (17.2 %)
Two or More
32 (5.3 %)
Asian
27 (4.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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)290-2888
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 118

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 82