Pacific Beach Elementary

www.pacificbeach.sandiegounified.org/

312 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pacific Beach Elementary (PBE), located just blocks from the ocean in San Diego, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Pacific Beach community. Operating within the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, community involvement, and a supportive, inclusive learning environment. Its prime location allows for unique educational opportunities that often integrate the coastal environment into the student experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pacific Beach Elementary is recognized for fostering a close-knit school culture that encourages parent participation and civic engagement. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs designed to develop the "whole child," focusing on social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a collaborative partnership between educators and families, PBE remains a central hub for neighborhood children, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

312

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Beach Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	71
Asian	5
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (64.0%)
Hispanic
71 (22.8%)
Two or More
35 (11.3%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	(619)605-4200
Website:	http://www.pacificbeach.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 79

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pacific Beach Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pacific Beach Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	50.3%
Male	154	49.4%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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