Paul Ecke-central Elementary School

185 Union St.
Encinitas, CA 92024

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

Top 20%

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School serves 587 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School's student population of 587 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

587 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Paul Ecke-central Elementary School is 0.57, 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#1403 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

63%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

69%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

29%

56%

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Black

White

59%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

17%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul Ecke-central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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 is Paul Ecke-central Elementary School's ranking?

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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

63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Paul Ecke-central Elementary School?

587 students attend Paul Ecke-central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Paul Ecke-central Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Ecke-central Elementary School?

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Paul Ecke-central Elementary School offer ?

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Paul Ecke-central Elementary School part of?

Paul Ecke-central Elementary School is part of Encinitas Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education