Serving 642 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 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pacific Rim Elementary serves the southern part of Carlsbad, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pacific Rim Elementary School's student population of 642 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Pacific Rim Elementary is to embrace technology and academic excellence while developing intrinsically motivated, lifelong learners who are responsible, productive citizens who follow the Golden Rule.
School Rankings
Pacific Rim Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Rim Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#110 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #110 out of 9,523 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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
642 students attend Pacific Rim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pacific Rim Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Rim Elementary School?
Pacific Rim Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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