Twin Oaks Elementary

1 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069

www.smusd.org

648 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Twin Oaks Elementary School is a public school located in San Marcos, California, serving students as part of the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD). Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes critical thinking, technology integration, and social-emotional growth.

The school benefits from being part of the larger San Marcos Unified district, which is recognized for its strong instructional programs and focus on preparing students for higher levels of education. Twin Oaks specifically focuses on building a strong home-to-school partnership, encouraging parental involvement through active PTA participation and various campus events. With its dedicated staff and emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Twin Oaks Elementary aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

648

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twin Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	380
Black	6
Asian	24
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
380 (58.6%)
White
204 (31.5%)
Two or More
31 (4.8%)
Asian
24 (3.7%)
Black
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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 Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2588
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 130

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 106