Flora Vista Elementary School

1690 Wandering Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Flora Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : Flora Vista Elementary serves a central area in Encinitas, CA, covering approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Flora Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Flora Vista Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2019

School Rankings

Flora Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flora Vista Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#791 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

71%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

72%
47%
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
14%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
67%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
16%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.51

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
11.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Not mentioned
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flora Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Flora Vista Elementary School is ranked #791 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Flora Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Flora Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Dale Lane Elementary School, Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Flora Vista Elementary School?
377 students attend Flora Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Flora Vista Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flora Vista Elementary School?
Flora Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Flora Vista Elementary School offer ?
Flora Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Flora Vista Elementary School part of?
Flora Vista Elementary School is part of Encinitas Union Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break: No School
October 26, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break: No School
October 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break: No School
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fall Break: No School
October 29, 2026 (Thursday)
Fall Break: No School
October 30, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : Flora Vista Elementary serves a central area in Encinitas, CA, covering approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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