Barnard Elementary

www.barnard.sandiegounified.org/

473 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Barnard Elementary, located in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego, is a public school within the San Diego Unified School District. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique specialized programming, particularly as a Mandarin Chinese immersion magnet school. This focus allows students to achieve bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Mandarin, preparing them for success in a globalized society while fostering cultural awareness.

Beyond its language immersion program, Barnard Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience supported by an active and involved parent community. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous core academics. With its proximity to the coast and a strong reputation for dedication to student achievement, Barnard is a focal point for families in the San Diego area seeking a distinctive, language-enriched elementary education.

473

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barnard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	97
Black	15
Asian	150
Two or More	141
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
150 (31.7%)
Two or More
141 (29.8%)
Hispanic
97 (20.5%)
White
69 (14.6%)
Black
15 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	(858)800-5700
Website:	http://www.barnard.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 113

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barnard Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barnard Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	53.7%
Male	219	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)