Enrollment
613
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Encinitas, CA
Capri Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Capri Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061275001433
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capri Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Encinitas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Capri Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capri Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Encinitas, CA.
School address
District: Encinitas Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061275001433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Capri Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Capri Elementary
Capri Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Encinitas, California, enrolling 613 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.3% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #245.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Encinitas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (569 students): Capri Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 21.1:1).
Encinitas Union Elementary also operates Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (569 students) and La Costa Heights Elementary (552 students) alongside Capri Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Capri Elementary compares
Capri Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Capri Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Encinitas Union Elementary, which includes Capri Elementary.
$15,716
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.6%
State 15.0%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Capri Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ecke-Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Dale Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capri Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Encinitas
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Ocean Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Flora Vista Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Standard public school
255 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Capri Elementary
How many students attend Capri Elementary?
Capri Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Encinitas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capri Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Capri Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capri Elementary?
20.3% of students at Capri Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capri Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Capri Elementary is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Encinitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capri Elementary?
Capri Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capri Elementary rank among elementary schools in Encinitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Capri Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas on the city page.
Is Capri Elementary a good school?
Capri Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Encinitas Union Elementary?
Besides Capri Elementary, Encinitas Union Elementary also operates Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (569 students), La Costa Heights Elementary (552 students), and Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary (520 students). See the Encinitas Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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