Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Costa Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 78%
- Reading Proficiency: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Costa Heights Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Costa Heights Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Costa Heights Elementary School often compared to?
La Costa Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Estancia Elementary School, El Camino Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Costa Heights Elementary School?
644 students attend La Costa Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of La Costa Heights Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Costa Heights Elementary School?
La Costa Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Costa Heights Elementary School offer ?
La Costa Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is La Costa Heights Elementary School part of?
La Costa Heights Elementary School is part of Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
School Calendar
View the La Costa Heights Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
EUSD Spring Break - No School
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
EUSD Spring Break - No School
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
EUSD Spring Break - No School
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
EUSD Spring Break - No School
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
EUSD Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 5/11/2020
I teach at LCH, and my husband does too. We work here together, and all the kids are kind and loving. Every year, when my students move up a grade, they come back and hug me. THIS SCHOOL IS A FIVE STAR!!!
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