Solana Pacific Elementary

375 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Solana Pacific Elementary is a highly-rated public school located in the Carmel Valley area of San Diego, serving students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the Solana Beach School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The campus is known for its modern facilities and a curriculum that emphasizes not only core subjects like math and language arts but also the development of critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy skills to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond academics, Solana Pacific places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and robust community support, which helps fund enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and school events. With a reputation for strong student achievement scores and a dedicated teaching staff, the school consistently strives to create a balanced educational experience that addresses both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body.

375

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solana Pacific Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	31
Black	3
Asian	156
Two or More	51

Asian
156 (41.6%)
White
134 (35.7%)
Two or More
51 (13.6%)
Hispanic
31 (8.3%)
Black
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)794-4500
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 138

Grade 6 128