Jonas Salk Elementary School

Jonas Salk Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
7825 Flanders Dr,  San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
4.2
4.1
596 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Deidre Hardson
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
41.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
40%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
2,227:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Asian or Pacific Islander
47.6%
Hispanic
16.8%
Two or more races
16.1%
White
15.8%
Black
3.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 2 Reviews
1.0 Parent
10/31/2018
Very rude staff and teachers , no communications, unhappy school, teachers are always in bad mood and talk rudely to parents of students. Very unorganized, no activity or fun for kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/11/2024
This is one of the best schools I have visited. The staff is welcoming and the students are leaders. This is a leader in me school and we loved how they have experts teaching math and science. A beautiful facility to boot!
5.0 parent
5/11/2024
My son has been going here for 2 years now. Great experience with teachers and staff who care. School is great at involving the parents with what they are doing.
5.0 parent
9/24/2019
I have two kids at Salk now and my kids and I are both very happy with the school. Shout out to the amazing teachers! I am so impressed with the culture at this school. There is a wonderful feeling of inclusivity and teamwork. One of my kids needs extra help and his teachers have been very accommoda...
5.0 parent
10/14/2018
It has been great! We are lucky to have such a great school in our neighborhood.

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Jonas Salk 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 596 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Jonas Salk Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $983,252. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mira Mesa High School, Scripps Ranch High School, Charter School of San Diego, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jonas Salk Elementary School.

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