Encinitas Union Elementary School District

101 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024-4308
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Encinitas Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,298 students in Encinitas Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Encinitas Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,298 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Encinitas Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #109 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#112 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
67%
34%
70%
47%
56%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
21%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
63%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,184 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,051
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,184
$18,511

Best Encinitas Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Camino Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7885 Paseo Aliso
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2051
Gr: K-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8000 Calle Acervo
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2000
Gr: K-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
La Costa Heights Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3035 Levante St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 944-4375
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Flora Vista Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1690 Wandering Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4329
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Capri Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
941 Capri Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4360
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Mission Estancia Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3330 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 943-2004
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Ocean Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
910 Melba Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4351
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Park Dale Lane Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2050 Park Dale Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4344
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Paul Ecke-central Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
185 Union St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4323
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Encinitas Union Elementary School District?
Encinitas Union Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,298 students.
What is the rank of Encinitas Union Elementary School District?
Encinitas Union Elementary School District is ranked #109 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Encinitas Union Elementary School District?
63% of Encinitas Union Elementary School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Encinitas Union Elementary School District?
Encinitas Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Encinitas Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,184 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-06
  • Enrollment: 4,298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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