Enrollment
377
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Encinitas, CA
Flora Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Flora Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061275001435
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flora Vista Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Encinitas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Flora Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flora Vista Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Encinitas, CA.
School address
District: Encinitas Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061275001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flora Vista Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flora Vista Elementary
Flora Vista Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Encinitas, California, enrolling 377 students.
At 20.9:1, 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, 6.4% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the California average.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 495 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #391, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1885 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Encinitas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Capri Elementary (613 students): Flora Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 21.9:1).
Encinitas Union Elementary also operates Capri Elementary (613 students) and Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (569 students) alongside Flora Vista 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 Flora Vista Elementary compares
Flora Vista 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.2%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 67.1%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Flora Vista 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 Flora Vista 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 Flora Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flora Vista 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 Encinitas
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Capri Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Flora Vista Elementary
How many students attend Flora Vista Elementary?
Flora Vista Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Encinitas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flora Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flora Vista Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Flora Vista Elementary?
6.4% of students at Flora Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flora Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Flora Vista Elementary is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Encinitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flora Vista Elementary?
Flora Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Flora Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Encinitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Flora Vista Elementary ranks #4 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 Flora Vista Elementary a good school?
Flora Vista Elementary earns 29/100 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 Flora Vista 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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