- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlsbad, CA
Poinsettia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Poinsettia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060750011987
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poinsettia Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 15
- elementary schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Poinsettia Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poinsettia Elementary ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Carlsbad Unified · California
NCES ID 060750011987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Poinsettia Elementary grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 060750011987 · Carlsbad, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 22.9:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (2,336 students)
Poinsettia Elementary grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Poinsettia 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
- Hope Elementar 659
Hope Elementary
659 students
- This school 481
Poinsettia Elementary
481 students
What this shows Poinsettia Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poinsettia Elementary compares
Poinsettia Elementary is a growing 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
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 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 8.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poinsettia 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
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poinsettia Elementary
How many students attend Poinsettia Elementary?
Poinsettia Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinsettia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poinsettia Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poinsettia Elementary?
16.5% of students at Poinsettia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poinsettia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Poinsettia Elementary is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poinsettia Elementary?
Poinsettia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Poinsettia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Poinsettia Elementary ranks #2 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 Poinsettia 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.