Is El Camino Creek Elementary a good school?

Yes! El Camino Creek Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 203 rd of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend El Camino Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended El Camino Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of El Camino Creek Elementary?

Students at El Camino Creek Elementary are 74% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of El Camino Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend El Camino Creek Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Oak Crest Middle High : La Costa Canyon High

El Camino Creek Elementary

Summary:

El Camino Creek Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Carlsbad, California, part of the highly-ranked Encinitas Union Elementary School District. The school has consistently been one of the best in the state, ranking in the top 5% of California elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

El Camino Creek Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and across California in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had an 84.84% proficiency rate in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 71.84% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 80.51%, compared to 68.07% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 6th grade English Language Arts/Literacy, with proficiency rates of 89.86% and 89.04%, respectively.

El Camino Creek Elementary also stands out for its consistently high performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students with disabilities. The school ranks among the top in California for these subgroups, suggesting a well-rounded and effective educational program. Additionally, the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate and has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a stable and supportive student population. Compared to nearby schools, Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary, Capri Elementary, and Aviara Oaks Elementary, El Camino Creek Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic achievement.

Detail:

Public K-6

7885 Paseo Aliso
Carlsbad, CA 92009-9028

(760) 943-2051

District: Encinitas Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
203^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,673

Students who attend El Camino Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Oak Crest Middle
High:	La Costa Canyon High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Two or more races:

12.6%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details El Camino Creek Elementary ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.56. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), two or more races (12.6%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Camino Creek Elementary is 22.9. 7 elementary schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare El Camino Creek Elementary employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Camino Creek Elementary is $8,673. 6 elementary schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

El Camino Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks El Camino Creek Elementary 203^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See El Camino Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Encinitas Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Encinitas Union Elementary 124^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for El Camino Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at El Camino Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	97.23	118^th	4809	97.5%
2005	97.02	105^th	4822	97.8%
2006	97.07	102^nd	4818	97.9%
2007	96.42	139^th	5113	97.3%
2008	97.13	72^nd	5113	98.6%
2009	96.24	92^nd	5193	98.2%
2010	95.34	119^th	5314	97.8%
2011	96.25	56^th	5377	99.0%
2012	95.48	59^th	5390	98.9%
2013	94.81	123^rd	5530	97.8%
2015	96.89	196^th	5611	96.5%
2016	97.37	117^th	5614	97.9%
2017	97.27	153^rd	5692	97.3%
2018	96.18	203^rd	5662	96.4%
2019	93.28	415^th	5789	92.8%
2022	96.24	264^th	5883	95.5%
2023	97.00	190^th	5874	96.8%
2024	96.56	203^rd	5862	96.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at El Camino Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.06	161^st	669	75.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at El Camino Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.99	4^th	2420	99.8%

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Rank History for Female students at El Camino Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.62	183^rd	5413	96.6%
2019	91.29	480^th	5492	91.3%
2022	93.97	372^nd	5635	93.4%
2023	96.09	197^th	5617	96.5%
2024	96.85	123^rd	5605	97.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at El Camino Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	92.07	126^th	2128	94.1%
2019	94.92	91^st	2585	96.5%
2022	96.68	80^th	2227	96.4%

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Rank History for Male students at El Camino Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.20	234^th	5431	95.7%
2019	93.07	364^th	5510	93.4%
2022	96.39	200^th	5663	96.5%
2023	96.62	185^th	5650	96.7%
2024	94.26	335^th	5636	94.1%

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Rank History for White students at El Camino Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.90	253^rd	2737	90.8%
2019	79.11	495^th	2834	82.5%
2022	85.27	256^th	2726	90.6%
2023	86.02	217^th	2662	91.8%
2024	85.72	220^th	2647	91.7%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for El Camino Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	582	3	37	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2002	778	3	69	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
2003	778	3	69	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
2004	801	3	71	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	918
2005	801	4	70	37	2	n/a	n/a	4	918
2006	809	4	77	36	1	n/a	n/a	2	929
2007	791	3	73	41	1	n/a	n/a	2	911
2008	788	4	67	34	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	893
2009	771	4	70	34	3	0	31	0	913
2010	746	1	82	41	2	1	1	0	874
2011	695	0	76	47	2	0	20	0	840
2012	703	2	61	55	1	0	24	0	846
2013	631	2	61	56	1	0	25	0	776
2014	582	2	57	57	1	0	21	0	720
2015	568	2	58	59	1	0	17	0	705
2016	522	3	55	50	1	0	12	0	643
2017	504	6	42	50	0	0	13	0	615
2018	494	5	35	46	0	0	21	0	601
2019	469	5	38	52	2	0	21	0	587
2020	469	5	34	53	3	0	36	0	600
2021	387	3	23	42	4	0	39	0	498
2022	385	3	20	45	4	0	47	0	504
2023	338	2	15	42	4	0	58	0	459

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 El Camino Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	652	29.0	22.5	0.3
2002	884	40.0	22.1	1.2
2003	884	40.0	22.1	1.2
2004	918	42.0	21.9	1.7
2005	918	42.5	21.6	1.4
2006	929	43.5	21.4	1.8
2007	911	42.5	21.4	1.1
2008	893	45.0	19.8	1
2009	913	1.4	608.7	0.7
2010	874	40.5	21.5	1
2011	840	n/a	n/a	1.1
2012	846	35.6	23.7	n/a
2013	776	32.4	23.9	1.8
2014	720	27.0	26.6	2.2
2015	705	28.0	25.1	1.7
2016	643	25.0	25.7	3.3
2017	615	24.5	25.1	3.4
2018	601	23.5	25.5	5.7
2019	587	23.0	25.5	5.3
2020	600	n/a	n/a	4.3
2021	498	22.0	22.6	4.2
2022	504	22.5	22.4	5.2
2023	459	20.0	22.9	4.4

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 El Camino Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	652	29.0	22.5	0.3
2002	884	40.0	22.1	1.2
2003	884	40.0	22.1	1.2
2004	918	42.0	21.9	1.7
2005	918	42.5	21.6	1.4
2006	929	43.5	21.4	1.8
2007	911	42.5	21.4	1.1
2008	893	45.0	19.8	1
2009	913	1.4	608.7	0.7
2010	874	40.5	21.5	1
2011	840	n/a	n/a	1.1
2012	846	35.6	23.7	n/a
2013	776	32.4	23.9	1.8
2014	720	27.0	26.6	2.2
2015	705	28.0	25.1	1.7
2016	643	25.0	25.7	3.3
2017	615	24.5	25.1	3.4
2018	601	23.5	25.5	5.7
2019	587	23.0	25.5	5.3
2020	600	n/a	n/a	4.3
2021	498	22.0	22.6	4.2
2022	504	22.5	22.4	5.2
2023	459	20.0	22.9	4.4

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.

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