Encanto Elementary

www.encanto.sandiegounified.org/

386 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Encanto Elementary School, located in the Encanto neighborhood of San Diego, is a dedicated public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment focused on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body. The school is committed to preparing students for future success by utilizing a well-rounded curriculum that aligns with state standards while addressing the unique social and emotional needs of young learners.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Encanto Elementary strives to maintain strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood to create a holistic educational experience. The school often incorporates enrichment activities and collaborative programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By prioritizing inclusivity and student growth, Encanto Elementary serves as a vital anchor in the community, dedicated to providing equitable access to quality education for every child in its care.

386

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Encanto Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	312
Black	32
Asian	16
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
312 (80.8%)
Black
32 (8.3%)
Asian
16 (4.1%)
Two or More
12 (3.1%)
White
10 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)

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)344-6700
Website:	http://www.encanto.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 85

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62