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Chaparral Elementary

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 17250 Tannin Drive, Poway, CA 92064-1123

(858) 485-0042 · www.powayusd.com/pusdches

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9/10
#663
Rank 663 out of 5,722
Top 12%
English Language Arts9/10 · #620 · 89th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #559 · 90th percentile
Science9/10 · #1038 · 81st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the hills of Poway, Chaparral Elementary sits in one of San Diego County's most family-friendly communities — a suburb that feels genuinely small-town despite its proximity to the city. Poway Unified is one of the stronger districts in Southern California, and Chaparral reflects that reputation with consistently solid scores in English, math, and science that put it well ahead of most schools statewide. Families who value a stable, academically focused environment with good weather, safe streets, and easy access to hiking trails and top-notch parks will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

406 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
188 (46%)
Asian
89 (22%)
Multiple Races
60 (15%)
Hispanic
51 (13%)
Filipino
15 (4%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners60 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged61 (15%)
Students with Disabilities56 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

858
Enrollment
36.9
Teachers (FTE)
23.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3649 · 40th percentile

81 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found