Gage Elementary

6811 Bisby Lake Ave.
San Diego, CA 92119

www.gage.sandiegounified.org/

698 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gage Elementary School is a public school located in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum supported by a community-focused environment. Gage is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills while maintaining a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which helps provide enrichment opportunities that extend beyond the standard classroom experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic achievement, Gage Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with a supportive atmosphere. The campus serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, promoting a sense of belonging and collaborative learning for its diverse student body.

698

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	255
Black	38
Asian	32
Two or More	73
Pacific Islander	2

White
298 (42.7%)
Hispanic
255 (36.5%)
Two or More
73 (10.5%)
Black
38 (5.4%)
Asian
32 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	(858)988-2100
Website:	http://www.gage.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 157

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 124