- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Capri Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 061275001433 · Encinitas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 21.9:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (569 students)
Capri Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Capri Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Capri Elementary
613 students
- Paul Ecke-Cent
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
569 students
- La Costa Heigh
La Costa Heights Elementary
552 students
- Olivenhain Pio
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
520 students
- Ocean Knoll El
Ocean Knoll Elementary
479 students
- Park Dale Lane
Park Dale Lane Elementary
424 students
What this shows Capri Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capri Elementary compares
Capri Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Encinitas Union Elementary reports $17,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~613 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.