Dewey Elementary

The San Diego Unified School District runs Dewey Elementary, a public elementary school in the Point Loma and Midway areas of San Diego, California. The school has about 285 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the state average. It serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Dewey Elementary focuses on basic reading, writing, and math skills, and it also offers enrichment programs like after-school tutoring and the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 82% of them are racial or ethnic minorities, coming from Hispanic, Black, White, Asian, and multiracial backgrounds. According to data on academic performance, 42% of students are good at math and 47% are good at reading. This is about average for the state. Per-pupil funding is in line with district standards and helps pay for teaching and student services. Dewey Elementary is in a neighborhood with both homes and military families.

This winter, Dewey Elementary is getting a lot of attention because of a community-wide book distribution program that gave students free books. This is a great way to get young readers excited about reading. This was a celebration of reading that got kids excited about reading and made them love books. Teachers and parents saw that students were excited about reading new stories and getting better at reading. Dewey Elementary is known for having a diverse student body and being a welcoming place for kids from military families. This effort shows that the school is still focused on getting kids interested in reading. In addition to classroom work, the school encourages families to get involved and works with the community to help kids read more outside of school. As winter break gets closer, Dewey Elementary's focus on getting kids to read at home and at school shows how much they care about helping kids learn and grow academically.

Q1. Does Dewey Elementary have programs for kids before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers students care and enrichment activities before and after school.

Q2. What can parents do to stay involved at Dewey Elementary?

Ans. Parents can get involved by joining the PTA, volunteering, and going to school events.

Q3. Are there programs for people who want to learn English?

Ans. Yes, Dewey Elementary helps English Learners improve their reading and writing skills.

Q4. Does the school give students access to technology?

Ans. Yes, students can use digital learning tools and technology in the classroom to help them learn.

Q5. Do students have access to activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, the school has clubs and programs for arts, music, and other enrichment areas.