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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH ELEMENTARY NORTH COUNTY DISTRICT·NCES 060243113517

High Tech Elementary North County

1480 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078 · (760) 759-2785 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL438 STUDENTS
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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

Enrollment
438
Elementary
STATE 465
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
18 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
220 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

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten7116%
Grade 17417%
Grade 27317%
Grade 37417%
Grade 47317%
Grade 57317%

This year's kindergarten class (71) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (73).

Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
11226%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
23053%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
102%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
6515%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
92%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
51%
STATE 0% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
72%
STATE 0% · US 0%
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
Male
23253%
Female
20647%

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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 North County ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn CaliforniaIn San Diego County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
438#3,174 of 5,915#240 of 453
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
24.3:1#3,984 of 5,352#295 of 418
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
63.5%#1,433 of 5,354#148 of 418
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
50.2%#3,900 of 5,625#255 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 2024-25
Enrollment
438
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
was 24.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-254381824.3:150% (220)
2023-244451824.7:150% (224)
2022-234421824.6:150% (222)
2020-214371824.3:150% (217)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech Elementary North County.

About High Tech Elementary North County

Families in San Marcos, California, are served by High Tech Elementary North County, a mid-sized elementary school. Its grade span covers kindergarten through 5, with 438 students on the rolls.

The school's district is High Tech Elementary North County District.

The largest group at High Tech Elementary North County is Hispanic students, at 53%. Other groups make up 26% White, 15% Asian, 2% Black, and 2% multiracial. County-wide, 35% of San Diego County residents are Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 64%.

High Tech Elementary North County reported 18 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 24.3:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in California is 22.3:1. There are 220 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 50% of enrollment.

Looking at the county, San Diego County, median household income comes to about $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The county has 766 public schools and about 467,437 students.

High Tech Elementary North County's closest public school neighbor is High Tech Middle North County, about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles of High Tech Elementary North County, there are at least 8 other public schools.

The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Large, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.

Enrollment has been fairly stable: 437 in 2020-21 and 438 in 2024-25.

Anyone can start a thread about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at High Tech Elementary North County. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

San Diego County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
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

School name
High Tech Elementary North County
District
High Tech Elementary North County District
Address
1480 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone
(760) 759-2785
County
San Diego County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
438
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Free and reduced lunch
220 (50%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
060243113517
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About High Tech Elementary North County
What is the total enrollment at High Tech Elementary North County?
High Tech Elementary North County enrolls approximately 438 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does High Tech Elementary North County serve?
High Tech Elementary North County serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary North County?
The student-to-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary North County is approximately 24.3:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at High Tech Elementary North County?
At High Tech Elementary North County, the student body is approximately 26% White, 53% Hispanic, 2% Black, 15% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is High Tech Elementary North County public or private?
High Tech Elementary North County is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by High Tech Elementary North County District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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