Pacific Rim Elementary School

1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 673 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific Rim Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pacific Rim Elementary School's student population of 673 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
673 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Pacific Rim Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Rim Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
#167 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pacific Rim Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pacific Rim 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.
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pacific Rim 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.
70-74%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pacific Rim 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
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
15%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
63%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Pacific Rim 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
11%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pacific Rim 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 Pacific Rim 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 Pacific Rim Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Rim Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Rim Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Rim Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aviara Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Rim Elementary School?
673 students attend Pacific Rim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pacific Rim Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Rim Elementary School?
Pacific Rim Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pacific Rim Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Rim Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pacific Rim Elementary School part of?
Pacific Rim 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: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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