Enrollment
386
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH ELEMENTARY EXPLORER DISTRICT·NCES 060176808602
High Tech Elementary Explorer
2230 Truxtun Rd., San Diego, CA 92106 · (619) 795-3600 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL386 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
16 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
172 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 71 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 72 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 72 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 74 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (71) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (74).
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech Elementary Explorer this school | 386 | 44.6% | N/A |
| Don Benito Fundamental Pasadena | 384 | 48.2% | 47.7% |
| High Tech Elementary San Diego | 444 | 48.6% | N/A |
| MacArthur Elementary Lakewood | 340 | 47.6% | 61.2% |
| Sally Buselt Elementary Menifee | 374 | 50.0% | 53.6% |
| Las Posas Elementary Camarillo | 455 | 48.8% | 59.1% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where High Tech Elementary Explorer ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 386 | #3,853 of 5,915 | #294 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.1:1 | #3,849 of 5,352 | #285 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.5% | #821 of 5,354 | #67 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.6% | #4,157 of 5,625 | #283 of 442 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
386
-15 (-4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
was 26.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 386 | 16 | 24.1:1 | 45% (172) |
| 2023-24 | 365 | 16 | 22.8:1 | 46% (167) |
| 2022-23 | 376 | 16 | 23.5:1 | 41% (154) |
| 2020-21 | 401 | 15 | 26.7:1 | 38% (152) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech Elementary Explorer.
About High Tech Elementary Explorer
High Tech Elementary Explorer is a low-enrollment elementary school with an address in San Diego, California. The school's 386 students are in kindergarten through 5.
For district matters, High Tech Elementary Explorer falls under High Tech Elementary Explorer District.
High Tech Elementary Explorer's enrollment has no majority group, and Hispanic students are the largest at 47%. Smaller groups are 25% White, 12% Asian, 8% Black, and 5% multiracial. County-wide, 35% of San Diego County residents are Hispanic. The chance that two students picked at random at High Tech Elementary Explorer belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 68%.
A ratio of 24.1:1 comes from the school's 16 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is lower than this school's figure. The lunch program counts 45% of students at High Tech Elementary Explorer as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is 9 points below the 54% average for public schools in San Diego County.
San Diego County has about 3,288,774 residents, and median household income is about $106,268, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. The public schools of San Diego County number 766 and enroll about 467,437.
The shortest distance from High Tech Elementary Explorer to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to High Tech Middle Media Arts. The five-mile area around High Tech Elementary Explorer holds at least 8 other public schools.
The NCES locale for High Tech Elementary Explorer is City: Large, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. High Tech Elementary Explorer operates as a charter school, which is publicly funded and run under a charter.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, High Tech Elementary Explorer went from 401 students to 386. The ratio was 26.7:1 in 2020-21 and 24.1:1 in 2024-25.
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San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- High Tech Middle Media Arts0.0 mi · 331
- High Tech High Media Arts0.0 mi · 355
- High Tech High International0.1 mi · 359
- High Tech Middle0.1 mi · 324
- High Tech High0.1 mi · 412
- High Tech Elementary0.2 mi · 444
Frequently asked questions
About High Tech Elementary ExplorerWhat is the total enrollment at High Tech Elementary Explorer?
High Tech Elementary Explorer enrolls approximately 386 students in grades KG-05.
Is High Tech Elementary Explorer an elementary, middle, or high school?
High Tech Elementary Explorer is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at High Tech Elementary Explorer?
Approximately 24.1:1 students per teacher at High Tech Elementary Explorer.
What is the student diversity at High Tech Elementary Explorer?
Student demographics at High Tech Elementary Explorer are roughly 25% White, 47% Hispanic, 8% Black, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is High Tech Elementary Explorer in?
High Tech Elementary Explorer is part of High Tech Elementary Explorer District.
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