San Marcos Elementary School serves 682 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Marcos Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
682 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of San Marcos Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
96%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend San Marcos Elementary School?
682 students attend San Marcos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of San Marcos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Marcos Elementary School?
San Marcos Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Marcos Elementary School offer ?
San Marcos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Marcos Elementary School part of?
San Marcos Elementary School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 15, 2023 (Tuesday)
First Day of School
August 15, 2024 (Thursday)
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