Tierra Bonita Elementary

14678 Tierra Bonita Rd.
Poway, CA 92064

www.powayusd.com/pusdtbes

377 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tierra Bonita Elementary School, located in Poway, California, is a highly regarded institution within the Poway Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and preparing students for long-term educational success. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs, aiming to build a strong foundation in both critical thinking and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Tierra Bonita prides itself on maintaining a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and staff work closely together to enhance the student experience. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, utilizing its resources to create an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student achievements and promotes a growth mindset. With a focus on innovation and character education, Tierra Bonita Elementary remains a staple of the Poway area, consistently striving to nurture responsible, lifelong learners in a safe and engaging setting.

377

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tierra Bonita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	72
Black	4
Asian	22
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
224 (59.6%)
Hispanic
72 (19.1%)
Two or More
52 (13.8%)
Asian
22 (5.9%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)748-8540
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdtbes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 68

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tierra Bonita Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tierra Bonita Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	44.6%
Male	208	55.2%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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