Paul Ecke-central Elementary School
Tel:
(760) 944-4323
Paul Ecke-central Elementary School serves 646 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Paul Ecke-central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Paul Ecke-central Elementary School's student population of 646 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Paul Ecke-central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1803 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 57% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Encinitas Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paul Ecke-central Elementary School is Sunset High (Continuation School) (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oak Crest Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Capri Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Encinitas Capri Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 710 students
1.3 miles
941 Capri Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4360 1.3 K-6 710 - Encinitas Sunset High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 114 students
1.5 miles
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860 1.5 9-12 114 - Encinitas Ocean Knoll Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 650 students
1.9 miles
910 Melba Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-4351 1.9 K-6 650 - Encinitas Oak Crest Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 703 students
2.0 miles
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6241 2.0 7-8 703 - Encinitas San Dieguito High Academy Grades: 9-12 | 1,902 student
2.0 miles
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1121 2.0 9-12 1,902
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