Paradise Hills Elementary

www.paradisehills.sandiegounified.org/

213 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paradise Hills Elementary, located at 5816 Alleghany St. in San Diego, is a public school serving students in the Paradise Hills community. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school environment typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a structured curriculum and collaborative learning experiences.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the 92139 area, often prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, parents, and the local neighborhood to support student success. With a focus on preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, Paradise Hills Elementary integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual curiosity and character development in a diverse student body.

213

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	143
Black	8
Asian	18
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
143 (67.1%)
Two or More
27 (12.7%)
Asian
18 (8.5%)
White
10 (4.7%)
Black
8 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (3.3%)

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)344-5200
Website:	http://www.paradisehills.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 51

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 36