At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
458
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
22%-43.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Turtleback Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in San Diego, California. The school enrolls 458 students. It is part of the Poway Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPoway Unified
County6073
CitySan Diego
ZIP92127
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063153010007
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment458
White37.8%
Hispanic / Latino16.8%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian29.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races12.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
37.8%
Hispanic
16.8%
Black
2.4%
Asian
29.6%
Two+
12.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.