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PublicElementaryGrades K–5
15855 Turtleback Rd., San Diego, CA 92127 · (858) 673-5514 · Part of Poway Unified School District
San Diego’s School Grade B+ better than 73% of California school districts
Students
458
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
22%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Turtleback Elementary
- Larger classes: 20 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.4% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
Location
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15855 Turtleback Rd., San Diego
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten112
Grade 148
Grade 275
Grade 376
Grade 462
Grade 585
Enrollment over time
529’20
500’21
506’22
500’23
458’24
Down 13.4% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 34%Asian 27%Hispanic 23%Two or more races 14%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Turtleback Elementary from San Diego families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.