Pacific Beach Elementary

Set in San Diego, California, Pacific Beach Elementary is an intimate primary school, operated by San Diego Unified. It teaches 312 students across grades K through 5. That puts it 33% leaner than the typical public school in California, which averages around 465 students.

Across the 174 schools in San Diego Unified (94,828 students total), Pacific Beach Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Pacific Beach Elementary records that White students make up the majority at 64%. Beyond that, the school lists 23% Hispanic, 11% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 48% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 25.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 22.3:1, putting Pacific Beach Elementary higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 35% of students at Pacific Beach Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against San Diego County (around 54%), the school's rate is south of typical.

With demographic context factored in, Pacific Beach Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 58.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 65.8%.

Around the school, San Diego County reports that median household income runs about $106,268, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, San Diego County runs 766 public schools (combined enrollment of about 467,437 students), of which Pacific Beach Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Pacific Beach Middle, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Pacific Beach Elementary at 6th of 9; the average score across the group is 66.3%.

Pacific Beach Elementary operates from an inner-city location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Pacific Beach Elementary has edged down 17%, going from 378 students in 2018 to 312 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share declined from 28% to 23%. Class-load math has tightened: from 27.0:1 in 2018 to 25.0:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.