Fay Elementary School

Fay Elementary School as seen from the street.

Fay Elementary School's grounds are fenced in.

Fay Elementary School boasts a massive campus.

Fay Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

4080 52nd St, San Diego, CA

Colina Del Sol Neighborhood

San Diego Unified School District

490 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Armando Tovar

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
24%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

24%

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

534:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Hispanic

60.7%

Black

24.3%

Asian

7.4%

White

2.5%

Two or more races

2.1%

Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/16/2020

I’m happy I decided to enroll my son in the dual immersion program and although it’s COVID I feel my son is learning. I am very happy with his teacher.

2.0 parent

10/28/2015

The school is average, the staff is great, the before and after school traffic is terrible. Parents and nearby pedestrians blare their music, speed, and cuss. I definitely feel out of place here and will be moving just to get my child to a better school.

5.0 parent

9/1/2010

This school has been the best for my kids...My son is beginning his second year but has been since preeschool, the preschool teacher is really good at what she does. My daughter is going for her second year in preschool and I intend for them to continue in the same school. I love this school and the...

3.0 parent

6/9/2010

While I love the staff, facilities and my childs teacher at Fay I am appauled by the parents that stand outside the school and use fowl language. Also disconcerting are the parents that pick up their children while blaring inappropriate music and lyrics from thier vehicles. I will not be reenrolling...

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California San Diego County San Diego 92105 Colina Del Sol

Fay Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Fay Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $473,736. Discover additional schools in the area, like Herbert Hoover High School, Crawford High School, Lincoln High School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fay Elementary School.

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