Del Mar Hills Elementary

14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014

www.dmusd.org/hills

224 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Del Mar Hills Elementary, located in the coastal community of Del Mar, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Del Mar Union School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional practices, and a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a "whole child" approach, integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment programs in science, technology, arts, and physical education to ensure a well-rounded development for its diverse student body.

The school benefits from a strong sense of community, bolstered by active parental involvement and a collaborative teaching staff. Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship, often utilizing modern technology and collaborative workspaces to engage students. With its prime location near the Pacific coast and a reputation for high standardized test scores, Del Mar Hills Elementary is considered a premier choice for families in the region seeking a high-quality, nurturing educational foundation.

224

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Mar Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	48
Asian	29
Two or More	32

White
115 (51.3%)
Hispanic
48 (21.4%)
Two or More
32 (14.3%)
Asian
29 (12.9%)

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)755-9763
Website:	http://www.dmusd.org/hills
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 34

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 24