Field Elementary School

Posted: March 26, 2026

We've been a part of the Field community for 5 years, and I can say with confidence that it is an incredible community. Across the board, the teachers and staff are compassionate and engaging, and I've watched my 2 children excel in Spanish and English learning year over year. Principal York is outstanding, relatable, and organized - if you take a tour of the school and you get a chance to meet her, you'll immediately see why the school adores her! When you walk in the front office, you will be greeted by a helpful, informative team, who will get to know each student by name. We also have the most involved and caring school nurse who treats each child as her own and can easily heal an ailment in one moment and then pop over and serve as the DJ of a school function in the next! Nurse dela Paz has also been instrumental in securing Field as one of the Healthiest Schools in America and infuses wellness programs into student, staff, and family events.

The PTA is incredibly involved and supports extracurricular cooking, gardening, and art classes for the kids, along with unique school-wide assemblies and funding for field trips.

The best part is your child will graduate 5th grade speaking, writing, and socializing in two languages, which is incredible for early childhood development.

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Posted: October 10, 2025

Daughter just started kindergarten here and we love it. She went to another school for TK (Toler Elementary) and there experience is night and day. Field elementary has a full-time nurse, full-time counselors, afterschool care promised to all kids that need it. There is a lot of parent involvement and support. The principal is amazing

Posted: October 10, 2025

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Posted: May 20, 2025

I've had 3 boys at Field, all with very different needs and interests. I couldn't be happier or more appreciative of the support and partnership we've found at Field. Not only do they have a fantastic academic curriculum, but caring teachers and staff, great communication, a phenomenal Principal (Principal York) to lead the way, and a very active parent PTA and family involvement.

The school has great extra curriculars (both in school and after), like art, dance, chess club, science club, reading club, leadership, girls/boys circles, cooking club, Jr. health ambassadors, crossing guards and more. What drew me to the school was initially the amazing dual-immersion program, but what's kept us there is the enrichment and the community. All of this AND my kids are becoming fluent Spanish Speakers! Highly recommend.

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Posted: August 15, 2018

There was a real explicit focus on this last year and I hope that continues.

Posted: August 15, 2018

The principal, Amy Griffiths, is one of the best educators I have ever seen (I’m a teacher). She is dedicated to her profession and truly cares for every student.

Posted: August 15, 2018

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I am not in favor of kinder and 1st graders having homework (other than reading) but this has become the norm at all schools.

Posted: August 15, 2018

My son’s 1st grade teacher was amazing and really pushed him to achieve in Spanish. He is a native English speaker and was reading above grade level in Spanish by the end of the year!

Posted: August 15, 2018

Field Elementary is a hidden gem. As soon as you take a tour, you see the wonderful work of the principal, teachers and staff. The children are happy and learning. The PTA is strong and there are often parent volunteers on campus. My son came into Field without any Spanish exposure and after 2 years, he is confident in speaking, reading and writing. It is an excellent school and I am so happy I was lucky enough to find it!

Posted: July 19, 2017

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Field is a model of what dedicated teachers, involved parents, caring leadership, and motivated students can accomplish when all of them work together toward improving every aspect of the students' lives in a welcoming and nurturing environment.
Students in both, English-Only and Spanish Immersion tracks, have the opportunity to join extra-curricular activities like the Falcons Soccer Team, the Tohtli Ballet Folklorico, ASL, Photography, and various STEM-related clubs.
There is no other school like Field in all of San Diego!

Posted: December 13, 2016

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Posted: December 13, 2016

Forget what you might have heard about Field in the past. New principal = new beginnings. The Spanish immersion program is on par with Longfellow, most people just don't know it's offered at Field. Our son is in 1st grade Spanish immersion (native English speaker) and rapidly growing in both Spanish and English. Highly recommend taking a look!

Posted: January 16, 2016

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Posted: January 16, 2016

My husband and I are both teachers. After significant research, we chose Field Elementary for our son's transitional kindergarten (TK) year. They offer a Spanish Two-way Bilingual Immersion Program that has turned out to be WONDERFUL! The school itself is an organized, pleasant, academically driven environment. The principal, Mrs. Griffiths, is professional and on top of everything. The teachers I've met are well-trained and very positive. Although we had considered the immersion programs at Longfellow and the Language Academy, I am so happy we settled on Field. The immersion program at Field is new; it will be TK-3rd grade in the 2016-2017 school year, but is adding a grade each year. However, they offer a truly rigorous and engaging curriculum that gives students personalized support. Our son loves it and he is already reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending far more Spanish than I had anticipated! He also seems to be learning the core curriculum (e.g. math, science, social studies, etc.) very well. The other parents I talk to are also extremely pleased with the school and the immersion program. I have to say that Katherine Aud is a particularly amazing teacher, too! I look forward to my son continuing in the immersion program as it grows through 5th grade.

Posted: June 9, 2015

My son is in Preschool, special needs class.
Teacher, Miss Dana and Miss M always give us Happy feeling with kind care.
I can totally trust them.


Great teacher, Great classroom. All Kids always happy.
Principal is nice woman too.
Preschool program is best around the area!

Posted: June 8, 2015

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Posted: June 8, 2015

My boy/girl twins had two fantastic years of preschool at Field (2013-2015). Their preschool teacher, Dana Cloutier, was truly remarkable. She was responsive, professional, creative and caring. Ms. Dana was undaunted by my twins' special needs; as a result, they made tremendous progress. Truly, she makes this school great!

Posted: April 28, 2015

This school has come a long way! There was some turbulence for a couple of years but all of that has changed. The school has two excellent programs- an English-only program and a Spanish / English Dual Immersion program for both English and Spanish speakers. Both programs provide rigor and push their students to reach the new Common Core State Standards. The PTA is organized and offers many family and community events. There are lots of enrichment opportunities for students before and after school. The teachers, staff and principal are friendly and supportive. Field is a great school!

Posted: February 9, 2015

My son is in the State Preschool, 2014/2015, special education section. It's a fantastic program with a great teacher, Ms Dana. We have been excited about his progress in this great program. All the volunteers seem nice. Front office staff are friendly.

Posted: February 6, 2014

My child is in the dual immersion program this year for kindergarten. The teacher is amazing and my child is learning to read and write in Spanish. I highly recommend this program.

Posted: March 24, 2012

The Kindergarten teachers are the best at this school! They go above and beyond what they are required to do. They are always available to help . My child has learned so much this year.

Posted: February 11, 2012

It's important that people inquire about schools in person. Many of the "concerns" stated here are inaccurate, and of course, those reading can only see an upset parent's perspective. Please, visit our school and make up your own mind about the staff and the school environment. That's the ONLY way to find out if a school will be "great" to you!!

Posted: February 9, 2012

I have one daughter in 1st grade and one daughter in kindergarten. Their teachers are rude and yell at them most the time. They don't learn much from school, I have to send them to private tutor. My daughters use curse words when they come home.

Posted: March 9, 2008