Tierrasanta Elementary

www.sandi.net/tierrasanta

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tierrasanta Elementary School, located in the residential community of Tierrasanta in San Diego, serves as a neighborhood hub within the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a strong sense of community, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, often encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the educational experience.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Tierrasanta Elementary places a high value on creating a well-rounded school culture. The campus typically offers various programs and activities designed to enrich students' lives, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable access to quality education. Its location in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood helps cultivate a safe atmosphere where students, staff, and families work together to maintain high standards of excellence and a focus on lifelong learning.

500

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tierrasanta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	170
Black	11
Asian	33
Two or More	70

White
216 (43.2%)
Hispanic
170 (34.0%)
Two or More
70 (14.0%)
Asian
33 (6.6%)
Black
11 (2.2%)

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:	(858)496-8255
Website:	http://www.sandi.net/tierrasanta
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 111

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tierrasanta Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	111
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tierrasanta Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	50.6%
Male	247	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)