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Turtleback Elementary

15855 Turtleback Rd., San Diego, CA 92127, United States

+1 (858) 673-5514

http://www.powayusd.com/pusdtes

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Turtleback Elementary Overview

About This School

Turtleback Elementary is a public elementary in San Diego, California, serving 458 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 84% proficiency in ELA, 78% in math, and 81% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 23 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $102,211. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 35% White, 27% Asian, 23% Hispanic, 14% students of two or more races, and 2% Black students.

458

Total Students

K-5

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

23 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

San Diego County

Students per Counselor

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Turtleback Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 21.5:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

Students per Counselor

Turtleback Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$102,211

City Avg: $111,528

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor:1

Turtleback Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.49%

Male

46.51%

Female

Total Enrollment: 458 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White34.5%

Hispanic23.14%

Asian26.86%

Black1.53%

Two or More Races13.76%

Native American0.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Turtleback Elementary

Q: What is Turtleback Elementary?

A: Turtleback Elementary is a elementary public located in San Diego.

Q: How many students attend Turtleback Elementary?

A: Turtleback Elementary has approximately 458 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtleback Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Turtleback Elementary is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Turtleback Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Turtleback Elementary - San Diego, CA

Quick Facts about Turtleback Elementary
School Name	Turtleback Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	15855 Turtleback Rd., San Diego, CA 92127, San Diego, CA
County	San Diego County
Phone	+1 (858) 673-5514
Total Students	458
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	23
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Turtleback Elementary

What is Turtleback Elementary?

Turtleback Elementary is a elementary public located in San Diego.

How many students attend Turtleback Elementary?

Turtleback Elementary has approximately 458 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtleback Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Turtleback Elementary is 19:1.

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