Bernardo Elementary

1122 Mountain Heights Dr.
Escondido, CA 92029

www.eusd.org

664 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bernardo Elementary School is a public school located in the Mountain Heights neighborhood of Escondido, California, serving students within the Escondido Union School District (EUSD). Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the EUSD system, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

The school benefits from being part of the broader EUSD network, which provides resources and programs aimed at preparing students for middle school success. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official district website at [www.eusd.org](http://www.eusd.org). Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular opportunities, Bernardo Elementary strives to maintain a focus on student achievement and a positive, inclusive school culture.

664

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernardo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	202
Black	4
Asian	57
Two or More	93
Pacific Islander	1

White
307 (46.2%)
Hispanic
202 (30.4%)
Two or More
93 (14.0%)
Asian
57 (8.6%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Escondido Union
Phone:	(760)432-2700
Website:	http://www.eusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 167

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 86