Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Camino Creek 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: El Camino Creek Elementary serves a central area in Carlsbad, CA, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Camino Creek Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Camino Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino Creek Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eddie The Explorer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino Creek Elementary School's ranking?
El Camino Creek Elementary School is ranked #332 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Camino Creek Elementary School often compared to?
El Camino Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Costa Heights Elementary School, Mission Estancia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Camino Creek Elementary School?
409 students attend El Camino Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of El Camino Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Camino Creek Elementary School?
El Camino Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino Creek Elementary School offer ?
El Camino Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Camino Creek Elementary School part of?
El Camino Creek Elementary School is part of Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
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