At a glance
Reported students
1,216
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Design 39 Campus: 1,216 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
23.6:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,193
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.7:1
What the reported data says about Design 39 Campus
Design 39 Campus is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in San Diego. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Poway Unified. NCES reports 1,216 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.6:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (47.7%) and White (29.4%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Design 39 Campus
- 1How do the reported 23.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.4%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black1.1%
- Asian47.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Poway Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Del Sur Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
891 reported students
Chaparral Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
858 reported students
Westwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
832 reported students
Monterey Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
770 reported students
Willow Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
701 reported students
Stone Ranch Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
692 reported students
Public schools near Design 39 Campus
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ranch Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 692 | 1 mi |
| Monterey Ridge Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 770 | 1 mi |
| Del Sur Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 891 | 1.1 mi |
| Westwood Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 832 | 2.2 mi |
| Turtleback Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 458 | 2.2 mi |
| Rolling Hills Elementary Elementary · Poway Unified | KG–05 | 490 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Design 39 Campus
What grades does Design 39 Campus serve?
Design 39 Campus reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Poway Unified.
How many students attend Design 39 Campus?
Design 39 Campus reported 1,216 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,193 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Design 39 Campus?
The calculated ratio is 23.6:1, based on 1,216 students and 51.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Design 39 Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
Design 39 Campus is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poway Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Design 39 Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Design 39 Campus in?
Design 39 Campus is part of Poway Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Design 39 Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stone Ranch Elementary (1 mi), Monterey Ridge Elementary (1 mi), Del Sur Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.