- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Encinitas, CA
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paul Ecke-Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061275001434
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Encinitas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Ecke-Central Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Encinitas, CA.
School address
District: Encinitas Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061275001434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 061275001434 · Encinitas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 21.1:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Capri Elementary (613 students)
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Capri Elementa
Capri Elementary
613 students
- This school
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
- Park Dale Lane
Park Dale Lane Elementary
424 students
What this shows Paul Ecke-Central Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Ecke-Central Elementary compares
Paul Ecke-Central 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Paul Ecke-Central 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 Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Dale Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Ecke-Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
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
Flora Vista Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 20.9:1 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
How many students attend Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Encinitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Ecke-Central Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
19.7% of students at Paul Ecke-Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paul Ecke-Central Elementary is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Encinitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Paul Ecke-Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in Encinitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Ecke-Central Elementary ranks #2 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 Paul Ecke-Central Elementary, Encinitas Union Elementary also operates Capri Elementary (613 students), La Costa Heights Elementary (552 students), and Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary (520 students). See the Encinitas Union Elementary district page for the complete list.