San Elijo Elementary

1615 Schoolhouse Way
San Marcos, CA 92078

www.smusd.org

834 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Elijo Elementary School is a highly-regarded public school located in the master-planned community of San Elijo Hills in San Marcos, California. As part of the San Marcos Unified School District, the school serves a diverse student population from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-known for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and a robust emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The school frequently benefits from active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment programs that help cultivate both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students.

The campus itself is situated in a scenic area, reflecting the modern and family-friendly character of the surrounding neighborhood. With its commitment to high educational standards and the integration of modern instructional tools, San Elijo Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school performance, enrollment procedures, or specific district initiatives, the official San Marcos Unified School District website remains the primary resource for updates and school policies.

834

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Elijo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	163
Black	7
Asian	64
Two or More	89
Pacific Islander	1

White
510 (61.2%)
Hispanic
163 (19.5%)
Two or More
89 (10.7%)
Asian
64 (7.7%)
Black
7 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)290-2600
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 157

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 167