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San Elijo Elementary

1615 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA, 92078

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 692 of 7047 in California

Top schools in San Marcos
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

San Elijo Elementary

1615 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA, 92078

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 692 of 7047 in California

See top schools in San Marcos

About San Elijo Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 71% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
846
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 60.28%
Asian 7.68%
Hispanic 20.8%
Black 0.71%
Two+ Races 10.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.28%
Asian
7.68%
Hispanic
20.8%
Black
0.71%
Two+ Races
10.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 846
45.51%
385 Female
54.49%
461 Male

Student Population

846 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

San Elijo Elementary Contact Information

Address

1615 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA, 92078

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Phone

(760) 290-2600

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TOP 692 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at San Elijo 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

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

San Elijo Elementary families are preparing for the district-wide Spring Recess scheduled from March 30 to April 3, 2026 San Elijo Elementary. The school is highlighted as a primary location for the Kids On Campus (KOC) spring camp, which provides STEM and maker-space projects for students SMUSD News. Enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year officially opened this February for all current and new transfer students in the area.

FAQ

Q1. Does San Elijo Elementary offer any specialized STEM enrichment?

Ans. The school provides maker-space projects and STEM-based learning sessions through the Kids On Campus program during seasonal breaks.

Q2. What is the "San Elijo Elementary" policy on homework for younger grades?

Ans. Teachers provide grade-appropriate tasks that focus on reading and math fluency to reinforce the concepts taught in the classroom.

Q3. Does San Elijo Elementary have a student-run broadcast or news station?

Ans. Fifth-grade students produce a morning news show that is streamed to classrooms to keep the student body well informed.

Q4. How does San Elijo Elementary manage the morning valet for students?

Ans. A team of staff and parent volunteers ensures that students are safely assisted from their vehicles during morning drop-off.

Q5. Are there any community-funded programs at San Elijo Elementary?

Ans. The PTO raises funds to provide additional specialists in physical education and fine arts for all grade levels on campus.

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
ML

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
F

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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