Cardiff Elementary

1888 Montgomery Ave.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

259 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Cardiff Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the charming, coastal community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. Serving students in the Cardiff School District, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique focus on student well-being. Situated just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, the campus enjoys a serene atmosphere that mirrors the laid-back, family-oriented culture of the surrounding beach town, making it a central hub for the local community.

The school is well-known for its innovative approach to education, which emphasizes small class sizes, personalized learning, and strong partnerships between educators and parents. With a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development, Cardiff Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for future success. Its scenic location and community-centered environment foster a supportive, nurturing space where students are encouraged to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

259

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cardiff Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	35
Asian	5
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
173 (67.1%)
Two or More
44 (17.1%)
Hispanic
35 (13.6%)
Asian
5 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Cardiff Elementary
Phone:	(760)632-5892
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 77

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 90