Mission Estancia Elementary School serves 796 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (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 32% 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: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Estancia Elementary School's student population of 796 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mission Estancia Elementary School is 0.50, 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)76%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mission Estancia Elementary School often compared to?
Mission Estancia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Costa Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% 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 Mission Estancia Elementary School?
796 students attend Mission Estancia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mission Estancia Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mission Estancia Elementary School?
Mission Estancia Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mission Estancia Elementary School offer ?
Mission Estancia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mission Estancia Elementary School part of?
Mission Estancia Elementary School is part of Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
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