Serving 719 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Costa Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Costa Meadows Elementary School's student population of 719 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Costa Meadows 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Costa Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
La Costa Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrillo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend La Costa Meadows Elementary School?
719 students attend La Costa Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of La Costa Meadows Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Costa Meadows Elementary School?
La Costa Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does La Costa Meadows Elementary School offer ?
La Costa Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is La Costa Meadows Elementary School part of?
La Costa Meadows Elementary School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 20, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
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