Pacific Beach Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2026)

1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109

( shown in map)

Top 20%

Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 332 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
: Top 20% in CA
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pacific Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Pacific Beach Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Pacific Beach Elementary School
Kind	86
1	42
2	50
3	56
4	40
5	58

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

332 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School
2024	332
2023	329
2022	311
2021	345
2020	389
2019	389
2018	390
2017	390
2016	393
2015	418
2014	400
2013	393
2012	382
2011	348
2010	347
2009	323
2008	324
2007	294
2006	311
2005	310
2004	325
2003	340
2002	346
2001	359
2000	370
1999	367
1998	371
1997	372
1996	375
1995	381
1994	378
1993	384
1992	378
1991	346
1990	348
1989	342
1988	309

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School
2024	14
2023	14
2022	14
2021	15
2020	15
2019	15
2018	16
2017	16
2016	16
2015	15
2014	14
2013	17
2012	18
2010	17
2009	17
2008	18
2007	16
2006	18
2005	18
2004	17
2003	17
2002	18
2001	21
2000	19
1999	18
1998	17
1997	17
1996	16
1995	16
1994	16
1993	14
1992	15
1991	15
1990	14
1989	14
1988	13
1987	13

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Motto

Our Commitment: To foster a vibrant learning environment that empowers students.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Pacific Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Pacific Beach Elementary School is 0.53, 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.

This School

State Level (CA)

#1361 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School
2023	#1361
2022	#1192
2019	#1027
2018	#1163
2017	#1493
2016	#1272
2015	#1108
2013	#717
2012	#993
2011	#715
2010	#777

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

55-59%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2023	57%	34%	43%
2022	62%	33%	41%
2019	62%	40%	48%
2018	62%	39%	47%
2017	60%	38%	43%
2016	56%	37%	44%
2015	57%	34%	41%
2013	87%	59%	63%
2012	82%	59%	60%
2011	87%	58%	58%
2010	82%	56%	56%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

65-69%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2022	67%	47%	53%
2019	77%	51%	57%
2018	72%	50%	47%
2017	66%	48%	54%
2016	72%	48%	55%
2015	67%	44%	51%
2013	77%	57%	61%
2012	77%	58%	61%
2011	77%	56%	59%
2010	77%	54%	56%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60-69%

29%

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

21:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2024	24:1	21:1
2023	24:1	22:1	22:1
2022	22:1	22:1	22:1
2021	23:1	22:1	23:1
2020	26:1	23:1	23:1
2019	26:1	23:1	23:1
2018	24:1	23:1	23:1
2017	24:1	23:1	23:1
2016	25:1	24:1	23:1
2015	28:1	24:1	23:1
2014	29:1	24:1	24:1
2013	23:1	24:1	20:1
2012	21:1	24:1	20:1
2010	21:1	22:1	20:1
2009	19:1	21:1	20:1
2008	18:1	18:1	17:1
2007	18:1	22:1	19:1
2006	17:1	22:1	19:1
2005	17:1	22:1	20:1
2004	19:1	22:1	19:1
2003	20:1	21:1	20:1
2002	19:1	21:1	20:1
2001	17:1	21:1	20:1
2000	19:1	22:1	20:1
1999	20:1	22:1	21:1
1998	22:1	22:1	21:1
1997	22:1	24:1	23:1
1996	23:1	25:1	24:1
1995	24:1	25:1	25:1
1994	24:1	25:1	25:1
1993	27:1	25:1	24:1
1992	25:1	24:1	25:1
1991	23:1	24:1	25:1
1990	25:1	24:1	25:1
1989	24:1	24:1	25:1
1988	24:1	24:1	25:1
1987	21:1	24:1	24:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2011)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2011	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%	1%
2007	2%	2%	1%
2006	2%	1%	1%
2003	1%	2%	1%
2002	1%	2%	1%
2001	2%	2%	1%
2000	1%	1%	1%
1999	1%	1%	1%
1998	1%	1%	1%
1996	2%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

12%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2024	1%	12%
2023	1%	12%	14%
2022	1%	12%	14%
2021	1%	12%	15%
2020	1%	12%	15%
2019	1%	12%	15%
2018	2%	11%	14%
2017	2%	11%	14%
2016	2%	11%	13%
2015	3%	11%	15%
2014	2%	11%	14%
2013	2%	11%	14%
2012	2%	11%	14%
2011	2%	11%	14%
2010	3%	11%	15%
2009	3%	11%	16%
2008	4%	12%	16%
2007	4%	12%	17%
2006	3%	12%	17%
2005	3%	12%	17%
2004	3%	12%	18%
2003	4%	11%	18%
2002	4%	11%	18%
2001	6%	11%	18%
2000	5%	11%	18%
1999	5%	11%	18%
1998	5%	11%	19%
1997	4%	11%	19%
1996	4%	11%	19%
1995	3%	11%	20%
1994	3%	11%	20%
1993	3%	11%	19%
1992	2%	11%	19%
1991	1%	11%	19%
1990	1%	10%	20%
1989	1%	10%	20%
1988	2%	10%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

24%

56%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2024	24%	56%
2023	23%	55%	46%
2022	22%	56%	46%
2021	23%	56%	45%
2020	25%	55%	45%
2019	25%	55%	45%
2018	28%	54%	48%
2017	28%	54%	48%
2016	31%	54%	48%
2015	32%	54%	47%
2014	36%	53%	47%
2013	38%	53%	47%
2012	37%	52%	46%
2011	43%	51%	46%
2010	41%	50%	46%
2009	43%	49%	45%
2008	47%	50%	44%
2007	53%	49%	44%
2006	51%	48%	44%
2005	54%	47%	43%
2004	49%	46%	42%
2003	49%	45%	41%
2002	47%	44%	40%
2001	46%	43%	39%
2000	43%	42%	37%
1999	44%	41%	36%
1998	44%	40%	35%
1997	42%	40%	35%
1996	44%	39%	33%
1995	45%	38%	32%
1994	46%	37%	31%
1993	47%	36%	30%
1992	45%	35%	29%
1991	49%	34%	27%
1990	46%	33%	25%
1989	43%	31%	23%
1988	41%	30%	22%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

n/a

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2022)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2022	1%	5%	9%
2021	1%	5%	9%
2020	1%	5%	9%
2019	1%	5%	9%
2018	1%	6%	9%
2017	1%	6%	9%
2016	1%	6%	10%
2014	1%	6%	10%
2013	1%	6%	10%
2012	1%	6%	11%
2011	1%	7%	11%
2010	1%	7%	12%
2009	3%	7%	13%
2008	3%	8%	14%
2007	2%	8%	13%
2006	2%	8%	13%
2005	2%	8%	14%
2004	2%	8%	14%
2003	1%	8%	15%
2002	1%	8%	16%
2001	2%	8%	16%
2000	2%	9%	17%
1999	3%	9%	17%
1998	3%	9%	17%
1997	4%	9%	17%
1996	3%	9%	17%
1995	5%	9%	17%
1994	3%	9%	17%
1993	1%	9%	16%
1992	2%	9%	16%
1991	2%	9%	16%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

64%

20%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2024	64%	20%
2023	65%	21%	23%
2022	66%	21%	22%
2021	64%	22%	22%
2020	63%	23%	23%
2019	63%	23%	23%
2018	61%	24%	22%
2017	61%	24%	22%
2016	59%	24%	22%
2015	58%	24%	22%
2014	54%	25%	23%
2013	51%	25%	23%
2012	51%	26%	23%
2011	47%	27%	24%
2010	48%	27%	24%
2009	48%	28%	25%
2008	45%	29%	25%
2007	39%	29%	25%
2006	42%	31%	25%
2005	41%	31%	25%
2004	46%	32%	26%
2003	45%	34%	25%
2002	46%	35%	25%
2001	44%	36%	26%
2000	49%	37%	27%
1999	47%	38%	28%
1998	47%	39%	28%
1997	50%	39%	28%
1996	47%	40%	30%
1995	46%	41%	30%
1994	48%	42%	31%
1993	49%	43%	34%
1992	51%	44%	35%
1991	48%	45%	37%
1990	50%	47%	39%
1989	53%	49%	41%
1988	54%	50%	43%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

View Data

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2014)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	1%
2012	2%	1%	1%
2011	2%	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Two or more races

11%

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2024	11%	6%
2023	11%	6%	8%
2022	10%	5%	9%
2021	10%	5%	9%
2020	10%	4%	8%
2019	10%	4%	8%
2018	8%	4%	7%
2017	8%	4%	7%
2016	7%	4%	7%
2015	7%	3%	6%
2014	6%	3%	5%
2013	7%	3%	5%
2012	7%	3%	5%
2011	4%	2%	4%
2010	5%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.63

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2024	0.53	0.63
2023	0.52	0.64	0.71
2022	0.51	0.63	0.71
2021	0.53	0.62	0.72
2020	0.54	0.63	0.72
2019	0.54	0.63	0.72
2018	0.55	0.64	0.70
2017	0.55	0.64	0.70
2016	0.56	0.64	0.70
2015	0.56	0.64	0.69
2014	0.58	0.65	0.70
2013	0.60	0.65	0.70
2012	0.60	0.65	0.71
2011	0.61	0.67	0.71
2010	0.60	0.67	0.70
2009	0.59	0.71	0.70
2008	0.58	0.65	0.70
2007	0.58	0.67	0.70
2006	0.57	0.66	0.71
2005	0.54	0.67	0.71
2004	0.55	0.67	0.71
2003	0.56	0.67	0.72
2002	0.57	0.67	0.72
2001	0.60	0.67	0.73
2000	0.58	0.67	0.73
1999	0.59	0.67	0.74
1998	0.59	0.67	0.74
1997	0.58	0.67	0.74
1996	0.59	0.67	0.74
1995	0.59	0.67	0.74
1994	0.56	0.67	0.74
1993	0.54	0.67	0.74
1992	0.54	0.67	0.74
1991	0.53	0.67	0.73
1990	0.54	0.66	0.73
1989	0.54	0.65	0.72
1988	0.54	0.65	0.71

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

29%

54%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2024	29%	54%
2023	21%	51%	47%
2022	20%	51%	46%
2021	20%	53%	46%
2020	21%	52%	48%
2019	21%	52%	48%
2018	27%	49%	50%
2017	27%	49%	50%
2016	28%	50%	51%
2015	26%	50%	49%
2014	27%	49%	47%
2013	34%	48%	55%
2011	39%	46%	55%
2010	42%	46%	57%
2009	39%	43%	53%
2008	38%	41%	52%
2007	40%	40%	50%
2006	40%	40%	50%
2005	42%	40%	43%
2004	34%	40%	41%
2003	36%	39%	46%
2002	35%	39%	50%
2001	35%	39%	35%
2000	36%	40%	50%
1999	40%	40%	48%
1998	49%	47%	60%
1997	56%	47%	63%
1996	55%	46%	64%
1995	50%	45%	53%
1994	52%	43%	59%
1993	52%	41%	49%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

10%

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)
Year	Pacific Beach Elementary School	California	San Diego Unified School District
2024	10%	8%
2023	3%	8%	10%
2022	7%	7%	10%
2021	5%	6%	8%
2020	4%	7%	10%
2019	4%	7%	10%
2018	6%	9%	9%
2017	6%	9%	9%
2016	5%	9%	10%
2015	9%	9%	12%
2014	11%	9%	12%
2013	10%	7%	9%
2011	9%	8%	10%
2010	9%	9%	8%
2009	11%	10%	10%
2008	13%	10%	10%
2007	16%	10%	11%
2006	14%	9%	11%
2005	14%	9%	11%
2004	14%	9%	10%
2003	10%	9%	11%
2002	12%	8%	11%
2001	14%	8%	11%
2000	11%	7%	13%
1999	15%	7%	13%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

San Diego Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pacific Beach Elementary School's ranking?

Pacific Beach Elementary School is ranked #1361 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.

What schools are Pacific Beach Elementary School often compared to?

Pacific Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sessions Elementary School, Crown Point Elementary School, Bird Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

How many students attend Pacific Beach Elementary School?

332 students attend Pacific Beach Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Pacific Beach Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Beach Elementary School?

Pacific Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Pacific Beach Elementary School offer ?

Pacific Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Pacific Beach Elementary School part of?

Pacific Beach Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

In what neighborhood is Pacific Beach Elementary School located?

Pacific Beach Elementary School is located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Pacific Beach.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

View the Pacific Beach Elementary School below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break - All Schools Closed

March 30, 2026 (Monday)

First Day of Arab American Heritage Month

April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)

First Day of Autism Awareness Month

April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)

First Day of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month

April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)