Del Mar Heights Elementary

13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014

www.dmusd.org/heights

293 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Del Mar Heights Elementary, located in the coastal community of Del Mar, California, is a premier public school within the Del Mar Union School District. Serving students in grades K–6, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and the development of the "whole child." The campus emphasizes a forward-thinking curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on learning, designed to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving global environment.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local families. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and the community, Del Mar Heights creates a supportive learning culture that prioritizes both personal growth and high academic standards. With its prime location near the Pacific coast and a reputation for fostering high achievement, the school remains a cornerstone of the local Del Mar educational landscape.

293

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Mar Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	36
Black	3
Asian	40
Two or More	42

White
172 (58.7%)
Two or More
42 (14.3%)
Asian
40 (13.7%)
Hispanic
36 (12.3%)
Black
3 (1.0%)

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:	Del Mar Union Elementary
Phone:	(858)755-9367
Website:	http://www.dmusd.org/heights
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 39

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 50