Balboa Elementary School

Balboa Elementary School, originally constructed in 1930, is currently situated on 3.77 acres and is comprised of 30 classrooms, a library, an auditorium, administrative offices, a resource room, a conference room, and a workroom.  The front lawn is bordered by bricks with the laser-cut inscriptions of the names of staff, students, and community friends, immortalizing past and present connections to Balboa.  The Kindergarten yard beckons you to sit under the trees or climb the scaled-down equipment. 

Modernization and remodeling projects, funded by Measure K, were completed in September 2005 and included the addition of new roofing, air-conditioning, and plumbing fixtures.  Included in the modernization were ADA-compliant accessibility (elevator and ramps), new windows and fittings, improved lighting in classrooms and hallways, renovation of the office, lobby and all main building classrooms, and HVAC upgrades throughout all building. A new building equipped with the modern technology was completed in February of 2017 and a new playground was completed in the summer of 2019.

Walk anywhere on campus and see a site free from clutter, safe from accidents, and appealing in overall presentation.  A complete security camera system is in place throughout the campus.  All classrooms are connected to the Internet and closed-circuit broadcasting is available to all classrooms from the auditorium or from the principal’s office.

Balboa staff and parents will work cooperatively to meet the social emotional and academic needs for all students.  The academic environment will foster a safe and respectful space while actively engaging our students in learning experiences that will prepare them to reach their full potential.

• California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE), Star School (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
• California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE), STEM School (2012)
• California Distinguished School (2012)
• California Title I Academic Achievement Award (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
• Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE), Star School (2015, 2016)