Knob Hill Elementary

1825 Knob Hill Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069

(760)290-2080

www.smusd.org

725 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Knob Hill Elementary School is a public school located in San Marcos, California, and is part of the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD). Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the district's standards-based curriculum to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As a member of the SMUSD community, Knob Hill benefits from the district's focus on innovative teaching strategies, robust technology integration, and parental involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage diverse learners. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence through its website, which serves as a central hub for academic calendars, district resources, and communication regarding school events and policies.

725

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knob Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	338
Asian	71
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
338 (46.6%)
White
252 (34.8%)
Asian
71 (9.8%)
Two or More
59 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)

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)290-2080
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 158

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 114