Encinitas Union Elementary

Encinitas, California — 9 schools

4,648
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$17,065
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Encinitas Union Elementary operates 9 public schools serving 4,648 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,298 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,065 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 78.6% local, 15.0% state, and 6.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $105,028 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #1250 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 2387.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.9% White, 20.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Encinitas Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 2388:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Encinitas Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 17.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Encinitas Union Elementary is typically wider than the Encinitas Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.4%
Federal
15.0%
State
78.6%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
1250 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Diego County county, where this district is located.

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$105,028
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Encinitas Union Elementary.

White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 3.4%
Multiracial 11.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2387.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Encinitas Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Capri Elementary
613
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
569
La Costa Heights Elementary
552
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
520
Ocean Knoll Elementary
479
Park Dale Lane Elementary
424
El Camino Creek Elementary
409
Flora Vista Elementary
377
Mission Estancia Elementary
355

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Encinitas Union Elementary?

Encinitas Union Elementary has 9 schools, including 9 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,648 students.

How much does Encinitas Union Elementary spend per student?

Encinitas Union Elementary spends $17,065 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1250 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Encinitas Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Encinitas Union Elementary is $105,028 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Encinitas Union Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Encinitas Union Elementary?

Encinitas Union Elementary students are 63.9% White, 20.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Encinitas Union Elementary?

Encinitas Union Elementary has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1250 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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