- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Flora Vista Elementary shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 061275001435 · Encinitas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 20.9:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Capri Elementary (613 students)
Flora Vista Elementary shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Flora Vista 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
Flora Vista Elementary
377 students
What this shows Flora Vista Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flora Vista Elementary compares
Flora Vista 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Encinitas Union Elementary reports $17,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.