- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlsbad, CA
Mission Estancia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mission Estancia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061275009537
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Estancia Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #14 of 15
- elementary schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Estancia Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Estancia Elementary ranks #14 of 15 elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Encinitas Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061275009537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mission Estancia Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061275009537 · Carlsbad, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 18.7:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Capri Elementary (613 students)
Mission Estancia Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Estancia 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
Mission Estancia Elementary
355 students
What this shows Mission Estancia Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Estancia Elementary compares
Mission Estancia 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 8.5%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Mission Estancia 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 Mission Estancia 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Estancia 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Estancia Elementary
How many students attend Mission Estancia Elementary?
Mission Estancia Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Estancia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Estancia Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% 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 Mission Estancia Elementary?
8.8% of students at Mission Estancia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Estancia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mission Estancia Elementary is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Estancia Elementary?
Mission Estancia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Mission Estancia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Estancia Elementary ranks #14 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 Mission Estancia 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.