- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlsbad, CA
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061275003928
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 15
- elementary schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Encinitas Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061275003928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061275003928 · Carlsbad, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 20.8:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Capri Elementary (613 students)
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Olivenhain Pioneer 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
- This school
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
520 students
- Ocean Knoll El
Ocean Knoll Elementary
479 students
- Park Dale Lane
Park Dale Lane Elementary
424 students
What this shows Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary compares
Olivenhain Pioneer 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
20.8:1
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
12.1%
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 + 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 74.2%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Olivenhain Pioneer 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 Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Ecke-Central Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Dale Lane Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olivenhain Pioneer 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
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
How many students attend Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
4.9% of students at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary?
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary ranks #7 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 Olivenhain Pioneer 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.