Deer Canyon Elementary

13455 Russet Leaf Ln.
San Diego, CA 92129

www.powayusd.com/pusddces

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Deer Canyon Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the suburban community of San Diego, California (specifically in the Rancho Peñasquitos area). As part of the prestigious Poway Unified School District, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, collaborative school culture that emphasizes both character development and high-level educational achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Deer Canyon is recognized for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere supported by an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a variety of enrichment programs. The school focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Given its location within the Poway Unified system, it consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the region, drawing families who value rigorous standards and meaningful extracurricular opportunities.

354

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	33
Black	6
Asian	177
Two or More	41

Asian
177 (50.0%)
White
97 (27.4%)
Two or More
41 (11.6%)
Hispanic
33 (9.3%)
Black
6 (1.7%)

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)484-6064
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusddces
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
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 68

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 49