Double Peak

111 San Elijo Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078

www.smusd.org

1,171 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Double Peak School, located in the San Elijo Hills community of San Marcos, California, is a highly regarded K-8 public school within the San Marcos Unified School District. Known for its modern facilities and scenic hilltop location, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with innovative technology. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that prioritizes both high scholastic achievement and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academics, Double Peak is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including arts, athletics, and STEM-focused activities, designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on collaborative learning and character development, the school strives to create a supportive culture that encourages students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens.

1,171

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Double Peak
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	280
Black	20
Asian	166
Two or More	125
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
576 (49.2%)
Hispanic
280 (23.9%)
Asian
166 (14.2%)
Two or More
125 (10.7%)
Black
20 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
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)290-2340
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 123

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 126

Grade 6 152

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 157