School Overview
Freese Elementary School, located in the Bay Terraces community of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating technology, the staff focuses on preparing students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic program, Freese Elementary places a significant emphasis on building partnerships with parents and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success. The school often incorporates diverse extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to help students discover their unique talents and interests. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations for all learners, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where students are empowered to achieve their personal best and develop into responsible, contributing members of the community.
280
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freese Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic160
Black41
Asian45
Two or More20
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    160 (57.1%)
  • Asian
    45 (16.1%)
  • Black
    41 (14.6%)
  • Two or More
    20 (7.1%)
  • White
    11 (3.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.1%)
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)344-3100
Website: http://www.freese.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 191
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Freese Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten60
Grade 139
Grade 238
Grade 352
Grade 449
Grade 542
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Freese Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13247.1%
Male14852.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)