Silver Gate Elementary

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399 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Silver Gate Elementary School, located in the Point Loma community of San Diego, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades K-4. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent population and a supportive local neighborhood. Its coastal location often informs its identity, as it strives to provide a nurturing, traditional learning environment that prepares students for the transition to intermediate schooling.

The school is recognized for its focus on foundational academic skills and character development. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, Silver Gate utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while incorporating enrichment activities designed to foster social-emotional growth. With its historical reputation for high student achievement and dedicated staff, Silver Gate remains a sought-after institution for families in the 92107 area looking for a collaborative and focused elementary education experience.

399

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Gate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	81
Black	2
Asian	11
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
259 (64.9%)
Hispanic
81 (20.3%)
Two or More
44 (11.0%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
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)222-1139
Website:	http://new.sandi.net/schools/silvergate
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
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 109

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 80