Serving 449 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 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Kelly Elementary serves a central area of approximately 5.9 square miles in Carlsbad, CA, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest distance from the school to any edge of the zone being about 2.9 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kelly Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kelly 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 Kelly Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#525 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #525 out of 9,523 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 34% 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?
449 students attend Kelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Kelly Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Elementary School?
Kelly Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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