- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
El Camino Creek Elementary shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 061275008592 · Carlsbad, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 20.4:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Capri Elementary (613 students)
El Camino Creek Elementary shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Camino Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Capri Elementa
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
- This school
El Camino Creek Elementary
409 students
What this shows El Camino Creek Elementary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Camino Creek Elementary compares
El Camino Creek 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
District finance for Encinitas Union Elementary reports $17,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), down 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.