Del Sur Elementary

www.powayusd.com/pusddses

891 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Del Sur Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Del Sur in San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in the Poway Unified School District. Known for its modern facilities and strong community focus, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology, arts, and character development. It serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, fostering a collaborative environment where parents, educators, and students work together to maintain high academic standards and a nurturing social climate.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to project-based learning and innovation, often leveraging the resources of the surrounding tech-forward region. By prioritizing both rigorous core subjects and social-emotional learning, Del Sur Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Its consistent high performance within the Poway Unified system reflects a dedication to excellence in instruction and a highly active, supportive parent-teacher community.

891

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Sur Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	83
Black	7
Asian	331
Two or More	95
Pacific Islander	4

White
371 (41.6%)
Asian
331 (37.1%)
Two or More
95 (10.7%)
Hispanic
83 (9.3%)
Black
7 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)

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)674-6200
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusddses
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 154

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 178

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Del Sur Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	154
Grade 1	131
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	152
Grade 4	154
Grade 5	178

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Del Sur Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	430	48.3%
Male	461	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)