Very Good
#3073 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Mission Estancia Elementary
Elementary School · Encinitas Union Elementary · Carlsbad, CA
An Encinitas Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3330 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009
- Math 68% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mission Estancia Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 70% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mission Estancia 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Costa Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Olivenhain Pioneer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| La Costa Valley Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| La Costa Valley Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.8 mi | 12 | 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
- #9 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
Mission Estancia Elementary is listed in Encinitas Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mission Estancia Elementary
Mission Estancia Elementary is a public elementary school in Carlsbad, CA, part of Encinitas Union Elementary, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,073 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Estancia Elementary
What grades does Mission Estancia Elementary serve?
Mission Estancia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mission Estancia Elementary?
Mission Estancia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Estancia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Estancia Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mission Estancia Elementary rank in CA?
Mission Estancia Elementary ranks #3,073 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mission Estancia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Estancia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mission Estancia Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission Estancia Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mission Estancia Elementary a charter school?
No, Mission Estancia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mission Estancia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mission Estancia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mission Estancia Elementary?
18.6% of students at Mission Estancia 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
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (760) 943-2004
- 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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