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Enrollment
423
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH ELEMENTARY MESA DISTRICT·NCES 060204914415
High Tech Elementary Mesa
5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., San Diego, CA 92111 · (619) 510-4620 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL423 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
23.5:1
18 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
163 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
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 | 58 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 73 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 69 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 73 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 75 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 75 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (58) is 23% smaller than its 5th grade class (75).
Student demographics
73%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
Schools most like High Tech Elementary Mesa
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech Elementary Mesa this school | 423 | 38.5% | N/A |
| Almond Grove Elementary Oakley | 427 | 36.3% | 48.8% |
| Harding Elementary El Cerrito | 481 | 34.3% | 53.0% |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary Elk Grove | 393 | 36.1% | 62.9% |
| Maya Lin Alameda | 475 | 38.5% | 60.8% |
| Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch Davis | 509 | 41.1% | 54.9% |
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 Mesa ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 423 | #3,377 of 5,915 | #259 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.5:1 | #3,357 of 5,352 | #239 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.1% | #288 of 5,354 | #21 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.5% | #4,389 of 5,625 | #309 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
423
+111 (+36%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.5:1
was 26.0:1
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 | 423 | 18 | 23.5:1 | 39% (163) |
| 2023-24 | 444 | 18 | 24.7:1 | 43% (191) |
| 2022-23 | 440 | 18 | 24.4:1 | 36% (160) |
| 2020-21 | 312 | 12 | 26.0:1 | 30% (93) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech Elementary Mesa.
About High Tech Elementary Mesa
High Tech Elementary Mesa is a medium-sized elementary school with an address in San Diego, California. The school's 423 students are in kindergarten through 5.
For district matters, High Tech Elementary Mesa falls under High Tech Elementary Mesa District.
Enrollment at High Tech Elementary Mesa is mixed, with White students the largest group at 33%. Beyond that, enrollment is 32% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 7% Black, and 4% multiracial. In San Diego County overall, about 48% of residents are White. By the diversity index, High Tech Elementary Mesa comes in at 73%.
The teaching staff at High Tech Elementary Mesa is 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 23.5:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, lower than at this school. About 39% of students, or 163, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 54% average for public schools in San Diego County is 15 points.
Among San Diego County residents, median household income is about $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. High Tech Elementary Mesa is one of 766 public schools in San Diego County, which together enroll about 467,437 students.
High Tech Middle Mesa is the public school closest to High Tech Elementary Mesa, less than a tenth of a mile away. High Tech Elementary Mesa has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 312 to 423. Federal data show the ratio falling from 26.0:1 to 23.5:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at High Tech Elementary Mesa. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
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
Related schools
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- Canyon Crest AcademyHigh · 2,147 students
Nearby schools
- High Tech Middle Mesa0.0 mi · 352
- High Tech High Mesa0.0 mi · 435
- Mt. Everest Academy0.4 mi · 232
- Riley/New Dawn0.5 mi · 142
- Holmes Elementary0.6 mi · 495
- Clairemont Canyons Academy0.7 mi · 318
Frequently asked questions
About High Tech Elementary MesaHow large is High Tech Elementary Mesa?
High Tech Elementary Mesa enrolls approximately 423 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does High Tech Elementary Mesa serve?
High Tech Elementary Mesa serves grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at High Tech Elementary Mesa?
Approximately 23.5:1 students per teacher at High Tech Elementary Mesa.
How diverse is High Tech Elementary Mesa?
High Tech Elementary Mesa reports a student body of 33% White, 32% Hispanic, 7% Black, 22% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees High Tech Elementary Mesa?
High Tech Elementary Mesa is overseen by High Tech Elementary Mesa District in San Diego County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.