Kelly Elementary School

4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kelly Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Kelly Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
464 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Kelly Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#521 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kelly Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kelly Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kelly Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kelly Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Kelly Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelly Elementary School's ranking?
Kelly Elementary School is ranked #521 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kelly Elementary School often compared to?
Kelly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kelly Elementary School?
464 students attend Kelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kelly Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Elementary School?
Kelly Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kelly Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kelly Elementary School part of?
Kelly Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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