Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5237 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #5237 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School often compared to?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reynolds Elementary School, Louise Foussat Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
463 students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Oceanside Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School located?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is located in the Mira Costa neighborhood of Oceanside, CA.
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