Very Good
#1721 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Paul Ecke-central Elementary
Elementary School · Encinitas Union Elementary · Encinitas, CA
An Encinitas Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
185 Union St., Encinitas, CA 92024
- Math 58% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Ecke-central Elementary score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Ecke-central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capri ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Jcs - Mountain OaksCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| La Costa Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 593 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Encinitas Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Paul Ecke-central Elementary is listed in Encinitas Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Ecke-central Elementary
Paul Ecke-central Elementary is a public elementary school in Encinitas, CA, part of Encinitas Union Elementary, serving approximately 583 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,721 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Ecke-central Elementary
What grades does Paul Ecke-central Elementary serve?
Paul Ecke-central Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Paul Ecke-central Elementary?
Paul Ecke-central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Ecke-central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Ecke-central Elementary is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Ecke-central Elementary rank in CA?
Paul Ecke-central Elementary ranks #1,721 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paul Ecke-central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Ecke-central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Paul Ecke-central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Ecke-central Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paul Ecke-central Elementary a charter school?
No, Paul Ecke-central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Ecke-central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paul Ecke-central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Ecke-central Elementary?
23.5% of students at Paul Ecke-central 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
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (760) 944-4323
- 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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