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Tierrasanta Elementary

5450 La Cuenta Dr., San Diego, CA, 92124

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 907 of 7018 in California

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Tierrasanta Elementary

5450 La Cuenta Dr., San Diego, CA, 92124

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 907 of 7018 in California

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About Tierrasanta Elementary

Tierrasanta Elementary in San Diego is a public school for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. It's part of the San Diego Unified School District. Besides the usual subjects, they have a Spanish immersion program to help kids learn Spanish and appreciate different cultures. About 498 kids go there, and there are 23 students for every teacher, which is a bit more than what you see in other California schools. The school is pretty diverse, with around 58% of students coming from different backgrounds like Hispanic, White, Asian, African American, and mixed race. The kids do pretty well in school. Around 63% are good at Math, and 60% are good at reading and writing. This shows that the teachers are doing a good job and the kids learn together well. The school gets the usual amount of money for each student, which helps pay for regular classes, extra programs, and services for the kids. The school is in the Tierrasanta area, and parents and people in the community are involved and helpful.

Tierrasanta Elementary Contact Information

Address

5450 La Cuenta Dr., San Diego, CA, 92124

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Phone

(858) 496-8255

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 63% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
498
Total Students
$124659
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 907 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tierrasanta Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42.57%
Asian 5.82%
Hispanic 34.74%
Black 2.81%
Two+ Races 14.06%
Native Am. 0%
White
42.57%
Asian
5.82%
Hispanic
34.74%
Black
2.81%
Two+ Races
14.06%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 498
48.19%
240 Female
51.81%
258 Male

Student Population

498 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

166 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

People are paying attention to Tierrasanta Elementary this year because it is so involved in the community. Recent events have brought families, teachers, and community groups together to help students do well and be happy. School leaders say that family literacy nights, math workshops, and student conferences are very popular. They believe this is because they have created a team environment that keeps students learning even when they are not in class. These clubs give students more chances to learn new skills and try new things outside of regular classes. The goal is to meet the needs of all students and get them involved.

The school is also getting ready for its annual winter concert and show.

Tierrasanta Elementary is always working to make school better, get the community involved, and make it a safe place to learn. This helps them get a good reputation as a school in San Diego.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Tierrasanta Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in after-school activities like sports, arts, and STEM.

Q2. Do students at Tierrasanta Elementary have to wear uniforms?

Ans. No, students can wear what they want; uniforms are not required.

Q3. What does Tierrasanta Elementary do to help students who are learning English?

Ans. The school has English Language Development (ELD) programs and other help for students who qualify.

Q4. Are parents allowed to help out at Tierrasanta Elementary?

Ans. Yes, parents are encouraged to help out in the classroom, at school events, and in community programs.

Q5. What steps does Tierrasanta Elementary take to keep students safe?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules, which include secure entrances, supervision of the campus, and emergency drills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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