Adobe Bluffs Elementary

8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129

www.powayusd.com/pusdabes

586 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Adobe Bluffs Elementary, located in the Rancho Peñasquitos area of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Poway Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its strong academic focus and inclusive community culture, consistently ranking among the top-tier schools in the district. Its curriculum emphasizes a balance between core academic excellence and personal development, supported by dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher association that provides robust enrichment opportunities for students.

Beyond its academic rigor, Adobe Bluffs is known for fostering a supportive, small-school atmosphere that prioritizes character education and student well-being. The campus offers various programs designed to challenge advanced learners while providing necessary interventions for those needing extra support. With its proximity to local neighborhoods and its integration into the highly-rated Poway school system, Adobe Bluffs serves as a central hub for families seeking a comprehensive, well-rounded elementary education in an collaborative environment.

586

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adobe Bluffs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	49
Black	5
Asian	289
Two or More	105
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
289 (49.6%)
White
133 (22.8%)
Two or More
105 (18.0%)
Hispanic
49 (8.4%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)538-8403
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdabes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 147

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 83