- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlsbad, CA
Calavera Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Calavera Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060750010643
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calavera Hills Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 15
- elementary schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Calavera Hills Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calavera Hills Elementary ranks #8 of 15 elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Carlsbad Unified · California
NCES ID 060750010643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Calavera Hills Elementary shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 060750010643 · Carlsbad, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 22.1:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (2,336 students)
Calavera Hills Elementary shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Calavera Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High
2,336 students
- Sage Creek Hig
Sage Creek High
1,289 students
- Aviara Oaks Mi
Aviara Oaks Middle
991 students
- Valley Middle 807
Valley Middle
807 students
- Hope Elementar 659
Hope Elementary
659 students
- This school 441
Calavera Hills Elementary
441 students
What this shows Calavera Hills Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calavera Hills Elementary compares
Calavera Hills Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 5.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Calavera Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlsbad Unified reports $15,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calavera Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calavera Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Carlsbad
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carrillo Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 25:1 students per teacher
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 25:1 students per teacher
Hope Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Pacific Rim Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Aviara Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
La Costa Heights Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calavera Hills Elementary
How many students attend Calavera Hills Elementary?
Calavera Hills Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calavera Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calavera Hills Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calavera Hills Elementary?
35.6% of students at Calavera Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calavera Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Calavera Hills Elementary is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calavera Hills Elementary?
Calavera Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calavera Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Calavera Hills Elementary ranks #8 of 15 elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carlsbad on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Unified?
Besides Calavera Hills Elementary, Carlsbad Unified also operates Carlsbad High (2,336 students), Sage Creek High (1,289 students), and Aviara Oaks Middle (991 students). See the Carlsbad Unified district page for the complete list.