Solana Ranch Elementary

13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92130

www.sbsd.k12.ca.us

482 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Solana Ranch Elementary, located in the Pacific Highlands Ranch community of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in the Solana Beach School District. Renowned for its focus on academic excellence and innovative instruction, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. It is widely recognized for its modern campus, which incorporates collaborative learning spaces designed to prepare students for a 21st-century educational landscape.

Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Solana Ranch places a strong emphasis on integrating technology and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) initiatives into the daily classroom experience. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated faculty that prioritizes personalized instruction. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and global citizenship, Solana Ranch Elementary strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social-emotional foundations necessary for long-term academic and personal success.

482

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solana Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	41
Black	1
Asian	228
Two or More	69

Asian
228 (47.3%)
White
143 (29.7%)
Two or More
69 (14.3%)
Hispanic
41 (8.5%)
Black
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:	Solana Beach Elementary
Phone:	(858)350-6600
Website:	http://www.sbsd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 62

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 76