La Costa Heights Elementary School

3035 Levante St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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La Costa Heights Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Math Proficiency
: 78%
Reading Proficiency
: 80%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

La Costa Heights Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

599 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of La Costa Heights Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of La Costa Heights Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of La Costa Heights Elementary School is 0.48, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

78%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Costa Heights 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

80%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Costa Heights 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

15%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in La Costa Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

70%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in La Costa Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.48

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of La Costa Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Costa Heights 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.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Encinitas Union Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are La Costa Heights Elementary School often compared to?

La Costa Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Estancia Elementary School, El Camino Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend La Costa Heights Elementary School?

599 students attend La Costa Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of La Costa Heights Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of La Costa Heights Elementary School?

La Costa Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does La Costa Heights Elementary School offer ?

La Costa Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is La Costa Heights Elementary School part of?

La Costa Heights Elementary School is part of Encinitas Union Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5 5/11/2020

I teach at LCH, and my husband does too. We work here together, and all the kids are kind and loving. Every year, when my students move up a grade, they come back and hug me. THIS SCHOOL IS A FIVE STAR!!!

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Math Proficiency
: 78%
Reading Proficiency
: 80%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education