- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlsbad, CA
Hope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hope 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 060750009120
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #5 of 15
- elementary schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Elementary ranks #5 of 15 elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Carlsbad Unified · California
NCES ID 060750009120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Hope Elementary held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060750009120 · Carlsbad, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 24.4:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (2,336 students)
Hope Elementary held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hope Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High
2,336 students
- Sage Creek Hig
Sage Creek High
1,289 students
- Aviara Oaks Mi
Aviara Oaks Middle
991 students
- Valley Middle 807
Valley Middle
807 students
- This school 659
Hope Elementary
659 students
- Calavera Hills 655
Calavera Hills Middle
655 students
What this shows Hope Elementary reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Elementary compares
Hope 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Hope Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlsbad Unified reports $15,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sage Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calavera Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
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
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 20.8:1 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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Elementary
How many students attend Hope Elementary?
Hope Elementary has 659 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope Elementary?
15.2% of students at Hope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hope Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Elementary?
Hope 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 Hope Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope 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 Carlsbad Unified?
Besides Hope Elementary, Carlsbad Unified also operates Carlsbad High (2,336 students), Sage Creek High (1,289 students), and Aviara Oaks Middle (991 students). See the Carlsbad Unified district page for the complete list.