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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 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,754 students in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
4,754 Students
5,953,797 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
264,850 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #250 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#950 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,106 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
56%
# Black Students
101 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,259 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
27%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
622
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
561
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
526
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
548
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
562
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
513
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
477
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
464
457,822
# Students in 8th Grade:
481
465,259
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
499,495
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
493,588
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
477,454
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
484,386
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,459 is higher than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,940 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$7 MM

Spending
$95 MM
$7 MM

Revenue / Student
$20,459
$14,213

Spending / Student
$17,940
$13,602

Best Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Live Oak Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1978 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fallbrook Homeschool Academy
Alternative School
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
405 W. Fallbrook St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
1743 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Grades: 7-8
| 778 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maie Ellis Elementary School
Alternative School
400 W. Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
110 Marine Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 S. Mission Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 760-6959
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 760-6959
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Pate Rd.
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
Grades: K-8
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative School
400 W. Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,754 students.
What is the rank of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is ranked #250 out of 1,165 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
65% 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, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $17,940 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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