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PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1 Tiger Way, San Marcos, CA 92069 · (760) 290-2430 · Part of San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos’ School Grade A− better than 84% of California school districts
Students
546
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about San Marcos Elementary
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 19.9% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for San Marcos kids: 5 middle schools
On the path
Where San Marcos kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5San Marcos ElementaryYou are here
6–85 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗














1 Tiger Way, San Marcos
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten105
Grade 188
Grade 278
Grade 385
Grade 495
Grade 595
Enrollment over time
682’20
622’21
624’22
599’23
546’24
Down 19.9% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 95%White 2%Two or more races 1%Asian 1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about San Marcos Elementary from San Marcos families.
Other schools in San Marcos Unified School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.