Marvin Elementary

www.sandi.net/marvin

543 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marvin Elementary is a public school located in the Del Cerro neighborhood of San Diego, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and inclusive learning practices.

The school places a strong focus on a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core subjects like mathematics and literacy with enrichment opportunities. Marvin Elementary is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which supports various school initiatives and extracurricular programs. By prioritizing a supportive social-emotional climate, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to be responsible and engaged citizens.

543

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marvin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	127
Black	18
Asian	49
Two or More	97
American Indian	1

White
251 (46.2%)
Hispanic
127 (23.4%)
Two or More
97 (17.9%)
Asian
49 (9.0%)
Black
18 (3.3%)
American Indian
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:	(619)583-1355
Website:	http://www.sandi.net/marvin
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 139

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marvin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	139
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marvin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	47.5%
Male	285	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)