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Fay Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 4080 52nd Street, San Diego, CA 92105-2209

(619) 624-2600 · www.fay.sandiegounified.org/

1/10
#5274
Rank 5274 out of 5,722
Top 92%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5363 · 6th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5247 · 8th percentile
Science2/10 · #4551 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Fay Elementary sits in the heart of the City Heights neighborhood, one of San Diego's most culturally diverse communities, home to large Somali, Latino, and Southeast Asian populations. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in the neighborhood, and the school reflects that richness, though academic scores suggest there's real room for growth — making it a school where community investment and support at home can make a meaningful difference. For families who are engaged and looking to be part of a tight-knit, multicultural community rather than a high-performing testing environment, City Heights has a genuine energy and resilience that's hard to find elsewhere in San Diego.

Student Demographics

204 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
132 (65%)
African American
41 (20%)
Asian
18 (9%)
White
6 (3%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners130 (64%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged198 (97%)
Students with Disabilities38 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

514
Enrollment
23.6
Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
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 Programs9/10 · #1090 · 82nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found