Kumeyaay Elementary

www.kumeyaay.sandiegounified.org/

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kumeyaay Elementary School, located in the Allied Gardens neighborhood of San Diego, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Its curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to learning, focusing on core subjects while also integrating social-emotional development to ensure that students are prepared for both middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kumeyaay Elementary is recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. The school features a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes a supportive environment, often utilizing its campus facilities to host events that foster family engagement. With its convenient suburban location and a consistent focus on student growth and achievement, the school remains a staple of the local San Diego educational landscape.

398

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kumeyaay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	101
Black	13
Asian	60
Two or More	61

White
163 (41.0%)
Hispanic
101 (25.4%)
Two or More
61 (15.3%)
Asian
60 (15.1%)
Black
13 (3.3%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)605-1500
Website:	http://www.kumeyaay.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 112

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kumeyaay Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kumeyaay Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	52%
Male	191	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)