Torrey Pines Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 87%
- Reading Proficiency: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Torrey Pines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Torrey Pines Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Torrey Pines Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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)87%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)89%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
15%
12%

Hispanic
16%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
52%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Torrey Pines Elementary School?
459 students attend Torrey Pines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Torrey Pines Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrey Pines Elementary School?
Torrey Pines Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Torrey Pines Elementary School offer ?
Torrey Pines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Torrey Pines Elementary School part of?
Torrey Pines Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
Very impressed with the school and staff. Reviewer above is not really qualified to rate the school and should be removed. So far, all I see is positive learning environments and Teachers that care, I`ll give a more thorough assessment when time permits and as my child goes through the system.
1 2/6/2017
I visited this school and saw a major cause of bullying. The children on recess were fighting and the children around them were laughing. The teacher that looked over them was paying attention to her cell phone. I am shocked and give a bad rating for this school.
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