Fallbrook Union Elementary School District

321 N. Iowa St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028-2108
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fallbrook Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,124 students in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,124 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #659 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#632 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
34%
49%
47%
35%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
64%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
27%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,473 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,014 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,473
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,014
$18,396

Best Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Onofre Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Pate Rd.
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
Gr: K-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Marine Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Gr: K-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Gr: 4-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1978 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Gr: K-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Maie Ellis Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
James E. Potter Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1743 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
William H. Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Gr: K-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Fallbrook Stem Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 West Fallbrook St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Fallbrook Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
407 South Mission Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 760-6959

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,124 students.
What is the rank of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is ranked #659 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
64% of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fallbrook Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,014 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 5,124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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