Excellent
#679 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
La Costa Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Encinitas Union Elementary · Carlsbad, CA
An Encinitas Union Elementary elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3035 Levante St., Carlsbad, CA 92009
- Math 74% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Costa Heights Elementary score 78% 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 has held near 78% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Costa Heights 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlsbad), 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
$162,128
Median home value
$1,219,600
Median rent
$2,955/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92009; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Estancia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| La Costa Valley Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| La Costa Valley Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| EL Camino Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Encinitas Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 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
La Costa Heights Elementary is listed in Encinitas Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Costa Heights Elementary
La Costa Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Carlsbad, CA, part of Encinitas Union Elementary, serving approximately 593 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Costa Heights Elementary
What grades does La Costa Heights Elementary serve?
La Costa Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend La Costa Heights Elementary?
La Costa Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Costa Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Costa Heights Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Costa Heights Elementary rank in CA?
La Costa Heights Elementary ranks #679 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Costa Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Costa Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 La Costa Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Costa Heights Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Costa Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, La Costa Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Costa Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Costa Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Costa Heights Elementary?
11.6% of students at La Costa Heights 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (760) 944-4375
- Area population (ZIP 92009)
- 45,778
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 92009; 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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