Ashley Falls Elementary

13030 Ashley Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130

www.dmusd.org/af

367 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ashley Falls Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, serving students within the Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology, arts, and character development. It serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its strong sense of community, parent involvement, and a dedicated teaching staff that focuses on fostering both intellectual curiosity and emotional well-being.

The school is frequently noted for its modern facilities and high performance metrics within California’s educational standards. Beyond standard academics, Ashley Falls provides a variety of enrichment programs, such as specialized music instruction, physical education, and extracurricular activities designed to nurture the "whole child." By focusing on innovation and personalized instruction, Ashley Falls Elementary aims to provide a rigorous, supportive, and inclusive environment that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

367

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashley Falls Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	44
Black	1
Asian	119
Two or More	31

White
172 (46.9%)
Asian
119 (32.4%)
Hispanic
44 (12.0%)
Two or More
31 (8.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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)259-7812
Website:	http://www.dmusd.org/af
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
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 42

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 52