Very Good
#2496 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Flora Vista Elementary
Elementary School · Encinitas Union Elementary · Encinitas, CA
An Encinitas Union Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1690 Wandering Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024
- Math 70% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flora Vista Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flora Vista Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,166/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Encinitas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,080
Median home value
$1,409,700
Median rent
$2,643/mo
College educated
66.8%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingua NatalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of EncinitasPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Olivenhain Pioneer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Park Dale Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Encinitas Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flora Vista Elementary is listed in Encinitas Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flora Vista Elementary
Flora Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Encinitas, CA, part of Encinitas Union Elementary, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,496 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flora Vista Elementary
What grades does Flora Vista Elementary serve?
Flora Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Flora Vista Elementary?
Flora Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flora Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flora Vista Elementary is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flora Vista Elementary rank in CA?
Flora Vista Elementary ranks #2,496 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Flora Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Flora Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Flora Vista Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flora Vista Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Flora Vista Elementary a charter school?
No, Flora Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flora Vista Elementary a Title I school?
No, Flora Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flora Vista Elementary?
11.7% of students at Flora Vista Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (760) 944-4329
- Area population (ZIP 92024)
- 50,030
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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