Pacific Rim Elementary

Summary:

Pacific Rim Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Carlsbad, California, serving 673 students in grades K-5 and part of the Carlsbad Unified School District.

Pacific Rim Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 88.02% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 71.56% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In mathematics, 85.03% of Pacific Rim students were proficient or better, compared to 61.6% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Carlsbad Unified, Encinitas Union Elementary, and San Marcos Unified districts, Pacific Rim Elementary maintains a significant academic advantage, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a strong focus on supporting military-connected students, ranking 2nd out of 118 California elementary schools in 2023-2024 for this subgroup.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1100 Camino de las Ondas
       Carlsbad, CA  92009-3400


(760) 331-6200

District: Carlsbad Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,348 Help


Students who attend Pacific Rim Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Aviara Oaks Middle
High:    Carlsbad High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  673

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
14.6%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


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Compare Details Pacific Rim Elementary ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.27. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Pacific Rim Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Carlsbad Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pacific Rim Elementary is 24. 6 elementary schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pacific Rim Elementary is $6,348, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pacific Rim Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Rim Elementary 60th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Pacific Rim Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Carlsbad Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlsbad Unified 160th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacific Rim Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.95 279th 4809 94.2%
2005 93.79 283rd 4822 94.1%
2006 92.54 360th 4818 92.5%
2007 92.70 364th 5113 92.9%
2008 94.77 201st 5113 96.1%
2009 96.79 66th 5193 98.7%
2010 96.19 68th 5314 98.7%
2011 95.62 81st 5377 98.5%
2012 96.11 33rd 5390 99.4%
2013 95.45 86th 5530 98.4%
2015 98.96 21st 5611 99.6%
2016 98.71 16th 5614 99.7%
2017 99.17 12th 5692 99.8%
2018 99.01 11th 5662 99.8%
2019 98.94 10th 5789 99.8%
2022 97.78 121st 5883 97.9%
2023 98.54 48th 5874 99.2%
2024 98.27 60th 5862 99.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.19 4th 339 98.8%
2019 88.41 19th 445 95.7%
2022 85.79 41st 610 93.3%
2023 89.59 21st 669 96.9%
2024 73.03 187th 669 72.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.47 69th 2420 97.1%
2024 99.20 27th 2634 99.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.56 12th 5084 99.8%
2019 99.76 8th 5173 99.8%
2022 97.50 95th 5264 98.2%
2023 99.42 21st 5374 99.6%
2024 99.40 35th 5511 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.37 17th 5413 99.7%
2019 98.68 7th 5492 99.9%
2022 97.46 101st 5635 98.2%
2023 98.11 52nd 5617 99.1%
2024 97.23 100th 5605 98.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.13 20th 2128 99.1%
2019 96.93 64th 2585 97.5%
2022 99.42 23rd 2227 99.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.19 8th 130 93.8%
2024 97.48 2nd 118 98.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.01 9th 5431 99.8%
2019 98.56 23rd 5510 99.6%
2022 97.18 136th 5663 97.6%
2023 98.24 51st 5650 99.1%
2024 98.31 45th 5636 99.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.45 2nd 1071 99.8%
2019 85.58 26th 1149 97.7%
2022 76.93 229th 1154 80.2%
2023 78.89 180th 1190 84.9%
2024 86.99 32nd 1203 97.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.11 24th 4830 99.5%
2019 99.72 10th 4963 99.8%
2022 99.40 26th 5084 99.5%
2023 98.90 35th 5098 99.3%
2024 97.51 83rd 5102 98.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pacific Rim Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.25 7th 2737 99.7%
2019 94.99 7th 2834 99.8%
2022 89.12 143rd 2726 94.8%
2023 92.21 45th 2662 98.3%
2024 92.74 35th 2647 98.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Pacific Rim Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 3, 2019

Open Quote Exceptional teachers and staff and great families make Pac Rim so wonderful. Our kids look forward to and want to go to school every day. That says it all. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 23, 2018

Open Quote The staff is top notch, unbelievably caring and dedicated. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pacific Rim Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 485 7 33 25 6 n/a n/a 0 556
2001 587 5 47 35 5 n/a n/a 10 689
2002 655 9 62 61 6 n/a n/a 12 805
2003 655 9 62 61 6 n/a n/a 12 805
2004 648 9 68 70 5 n/a n/a 22 822
2005 602 7 69 71 4 n/a n/a 31 784
2006 618 11 80 83 7 n/a n/a 39 838
2007 611 7 91 81 5 n/a n/a 44 839
2008 592 6 98 69 4 n/a n/a 0 769
2009 588 6 88 57 5 3 60 0 807
2010 586 8 83 76 2 6 83 0 844
2011 618 4 92 87 2 6 70 0 879
2012 607 8 97 82 1 5 49 0 849
2013 612 16 106 82 3 6 42 0 867
2014 632 13 105 74 5 5 49 0 883
2015 621 13 110 82 3 6 31 0 866
2016 546 5 96 87 4 6 55 0 799
2017 561 5 83 104 1 5 72 0 831
2018 556 7 79 107 0 3 72 0 824
2019 538 5 95 99 2 2 84 0 825
2020 497 5 77 97 3 1 93 0 773
2021 370 3 55 77 1 0 67 0 573
2022 436 3 77 101 1 0 73 0 691
2023 425 2 71 98 1 0 76 0 673

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pacific Rim Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 556 23.0 24.2 6.1
2001 689 34.0 20.3 6.5
2002 805 37.0 21.8 6.7
2003 805 37.0 21.8 6.7
2004 822 35.5 23.2 6.8
2005 784 35.0 22.4 8.6
2006 838 36.0 23.3 6.9
2007 839 34.5 24.3 6.8
2008 769 40.5 19.0 6.9
2009 807 36.0 21.8 5.9
2010 844 34.0 24.8 8.3
2011 879 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 849 28.0 30.3 n/a
2013 867 28.0 30.9 6.5
2014 883 28.0 31.5 4.5
2015 866 30.0 28.8 5.8
2016 799 30.0 26.6 5.1
2017 831 29.5 28.1 5.8
2018 824 28.5 28.9 8.9
2019 825 30.5 27.0 8.2
2020 773 n/a n/a 8.4
2021 573 27.0 21.2 8.2
2022 691 28.0 24.6 9.3
2023 673 28.0 24.0 10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pacific Rim Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 556 23.0 24.2 6.1
2001 689 34.0 20.3 6.5
2002 805 37.0 21.8 6.7
2003 805 37.0 21.8 6.7
2004 822 35.5 23.2 6.8
2005 784 35.0 22.4 8.6
2006 838 36.0 23.3 6.9
2007 839 34.5 24.3 6.8
2008 769 40.5 19.0 6.9
2009 807 36.0 21.8 5.9
2010 844 34.0 24.8 8.3
2011 879 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 849 28.0 30.3 n/a
2013 867 28.0 30.9 6.5
2014 883 28.0 31.5 4.5
2015 866 30.0 28.8 5.8
2016 799 30.0 26.6 5.1
2017 831 29.5 28.1 5.8
2018 824 28.5 28.9 8.9
2019 825 30.5 27.0 8.2
2020 773 n/a n/a 8.4
2021 573 27.0 21.2 8.2
2022 691 28.0 24.6 9.3
2023 673 28.0 24.0 10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Pacific Rim Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%4.0%1.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201389.0%7.0%0.0%4.0%90.0%93.0%93.0%90.0%89.0%
201486.0%13.0%0.0%1.0%86.0%87.0%87.0%86.0%86.0%
201590.0%8.0%0.0%2.0%91.0%90.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201683.0%8.0%4.0%5.0%87.0%86.0%88.0%88.0%85.0%
201793.0%0.0%1.0%7.0%≥99.0%96.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%2.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%≥99.0%97.0%96.0%
202091.6%4.7%0.0%95.3%97.2%96.3%94.4%95.3%
202195.5%0.0%4.6%97.0%97.0%
202293.8%0.0%4.2%95.8%95.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pacific Rim Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,348

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pacific Rim Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 48th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacific Rim Elementary)95.886.5
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carlsbad Unified)7875.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pacific Rim Elementary)93.389.3
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carlsbad Unified)79.279.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacific Rim Elementary)91.690.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carlsbad Unified)77.575.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pacific Rim Elementary)90.989.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carlsbad Unified)73.875.3
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacific Rim Elementary)94.592.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Carlsbad Unified)82.478.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pacific Rim Elementary)90.575.4
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carlsbad Unified)72.865.3
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Pacific Rim Elementary)85.777.9
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Carlsbad Unified)63.763.4
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students825673
 18.4%
African American52
 60%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian9571
 25.3%
Hispanic9998
 1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White538425
 21%
Two or More Races8476
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.2%10.5%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Rim Elementary

Yes! Pacific Rim Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 60th of 5862 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended Pacific Rim Elementary.

Students who attend Pacific Rim Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Aviara Oaks Middle
High : Carlsbad High

Students at Pacific Rim Elementary are 63% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 11% Asian.


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