Enrollment
409
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlsbad, CA
El Camino Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Camino Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061275008592
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Camino Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 15
- elementary schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
El Camino Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 15 elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Encinitas Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061275008592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Camino Creek Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Camino Creek Elementary
El Camino Creek Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Carlsbad, California, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the California average.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 458 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #172.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Carlsbad's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carrillo Elementary (725 students): El Camino Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 25:1).
Encinitas Union Elementary also operates Capri Elementary (613 students) and Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (569 students) alongside El Camino Creek 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 El Camino Creek Elementary compares
El Camino Creek 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 95% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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: 0.5 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 74.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, El Camino Creek Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Encinitas Union Elementary, which includes El Camino Creek 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 El Camino Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Ecke-Central Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Camino Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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
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 (~409 students)
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Frequently asked questions about El Camino Creek Elementary
How many students attend El Camino Creek Elementary?
El Camino Creek Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlsbad, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Camino Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Camino Creek Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Camino Creek Elementary?
2.6% of students at El Camino Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Camino Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Camino Creek Elementary is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Camino Creek Elementary?
El Camino Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 El Camino Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino Creek Elementary ranks #5 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.
Is El Camino Creek Elementary a good school?
El Camino Creek Elementary earns 40/100 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 El Camino Creek Elementary, Encinitas Union Elementary also operates Capri Elementary (613 students), Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (569 students), and La Costa Heights Elementary (552 students). See the Encinitas Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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