La Costa Heights Elementary

Public K-6

 3035 Levante St.
       Carlsbad, CA  92009-8331


(760) 944-4375

District: Encinitas Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,607 Help


Students who attend La Costa Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Crest Middle
High:    La Costa Canyon High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  634

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.1%
Hispanic:
15.1%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.6% Help


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Compare Details La Costa Heights Elementary ranks better than 94.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details La Costa Heights Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Costa Heights Elementary is 22.6. 4 elementary schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Costa Heights Elementary is $8,607. 7 elementary schools in the Encinitas Union Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

La Costa Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Costa Heights Elementary 306th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See La Costa Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Encinitas Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Encinitas Union Elementary 120th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Costa Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Costa Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 96.32 161st 4809 96.7%
2005 95.34 195th 4822 96.0%
2006 93.92 273rd 4818 94.3%
2007 94.80 235th 5113 95.4%
2008 90.08 477th 5113 90.7%
2009 89.56 503rd 5193 90.3%
2010 89.96 441st 5314 91.7%
2011 91.04 374th 5377 93.0%
2012 90.28 409th 5390 92.4%
2013 91.95 331st 5530 94.0%
2015 95.08 323rd 5611 94.2%
2016 93.26 428th 5614 92.4%
2017 95.61 288th 5692 94.9%
2018 96.42 183rd 5662 96.8%
2019 95.98 225th 5789 96.1%
2022 94.58 396th 5883 93.3%
2023 95.60 304th 5848 94.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Costa Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.90 148th 2416 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Costa Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.53 703rd 5084 86.2%
2019 82.15 617th 5173 88.1%
2022 90.43 335th 5264 93.6%
2023 75.98 945th 5355 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at La Costa Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.75 236th 5413 95.6%
2019 94.56 252nd 5492 95.4%
2022 91.97 516th 5635 90.8%
2023 94.53 327th 5595 94.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at La Costa Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.27 87th 2128 95.9%
2019 93.91 106th 2585 95.9%
2022 94.90 103rd 2227 95.4%
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Rank History for Male students at La Costa Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.15 179th 5431 96.7%
2019 95.72 194th 5510 96.5%
2022 94.74 319th 5663 94.4%
2023 95.15 295th 5627 94.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Costa Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.55 35th 4830 99.3%
2022 95.29 177th 5084 96.5%
2023 97.73 80th 5079 98.4%
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Rank History for White students at La Costa Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.01 219th 2737 92.0%
2019 86.24 214th 2834 92.4%
2022 80.85 418th 2726 84.7%
2023 82.06 346th 2659 87.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for La Costa Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 772 3 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1989 846 4 22 17 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1990 614 1 41 14 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1991 573 0 38 20 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1992 573 0 38 18 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1993 547 1 29 14 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 580 7 30 9 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1995 323 9 34 17 277 n/a n/a 0 660
1996 323 9 34 17 277 n/a n/a 0 660
1997 582 9 38 22 3 n/a n/a 0 654
1998 603 6 38 40 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1999 637 6 40 35 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2000 734 4 43 37 0 n/a n/a 0 818
2001 557 5 36 34 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2002 542 6 44 48 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 542 6 44 48 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 512 6 49 55 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 486 4 45 53 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 486 4 61 63 3 n/a n/a 0 617
2007 469 4 71 71 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2008 441 3 78 78 4 n/a n/a 0 604
2009 452 2 62 74 2 7 21 0 620
2010 460 8 62 70 2 5 4 0 611
2011 471 5 46 77 2 4 25 0 630
2012 480 7 51 86 3 4 41 0 672
2013 480 9 46 80 3 4 46 0 668
2014 508 8 49 91 3 4 49 0 712
2015 507 11 41 90 2 3 49 0 703
2016 517 11 47 95 1 2 38 0 711
2017 500 11 50 100 2 1 32 0 696
2018 491 8 67 94 4 1 25 0 690
2019 491 11 58 86 1 2 23 0 672
2020 492 6 62 91 1 1 32 0 685
2021 418 5 49 90 1 0 36 0 599
2022 452 5 45 100 0 1 41 0 644
2023 438 4 39 96 0 1 56 0 634

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Costa Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 812 31.4 25.8 n/a
1989 889 34.5 25.7 n/a
1990 670 25.5 26.2 n/a
1991 631 28.7 21.9 n/a
1992 629 29.2 21.5 2.9
1993 591 24.8 23.8 2.4
1994 627 22.8 27.5 3.8
1995 660 24.5 26.9 5.2
1996 660 24.5 26.9 5.2
1997 654 29.5 22.2 6.4
1998 687 33.3 20.6 6.3
1999 718 36.3 19.8 6.1
2000 818 40.0 20.5 4.2
2001 632 31.0 20.4 5.2
2002 641 30.0 21.4 6.7
2003 641 30.0 21.4 6.7
2004 623 30.0 20.8 7.7
2005 589 29.0 20.3 8
2006 617 30.5 20.2 6.3
2007 617 30.5 20.2 6.6
2008 604 33.0 18.3 6.6
2009 620 7.2 84.9 7.4
2010 611 29.0 21.0 6.9
2011 630 n/a n/a 5.7
2012 672 31.2 21.5 n/a
2013 668 28.1 23.7 5.8
2014 712 28.5 24.9 4.8
2015 703 29.0 24.2 4.8
2016 711 29.0 24.5 6.6
2017 696 28.0 24.8 7
2018 690 28.0 24.6 9.4
2019 672 28.0 24.0 8.2
2020 685 n/a n/a 8.3
2021 599 27.0 22.1 9.2
2022 644 30.0 21.4 13.8
2023 634 28.0 22.6 13.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Costa Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 812 31.4 25.8 n/a
1989 889 34.5 25.7 n/a
1990 670 25.5 26.2 n/a
1991 631 28.7 21.9 n/a
1992 629 29.2 21.5 2.9
1993 591 24.8 23.8 2.4
1994 627 22.8 27.5 3.8
1995 660 24.5 26.9 5.2
1996 660 24.5 26.9 5.2
1997 654 29.5 22.2 6.4
1998 687 33.3 20.6 6.3
1999 718 36.3 19.8 6.1
2000 818 40.0 20.5 4.2
2001 632 31.0 20.4 5.2
2002 641 30.0 21.4 6.7
2003 641 30.0 21.4 6.7
2004 623 30.0 20.8 7.7
2005 589 29.0 20.3 8
2006 617 30.5 20.2 6.3
2007 617 30.5 20.2 6.6
2008 604 33.0 18.3 6.6
2009 620 7.2 84.9 7.4
2010 611 29.0 21.0 6.9
2011 630 n/a n/a 5.7
2012 672 31.2 21.5 n/a
2013 668 28.1 23.7 5.8
2014 712 28.5 24.9 4.8
2015 703 29.0 24.2 4.8
2016 711 29.0 24.5 6.6
2017 696 28.0 24.8 7
2018 690 28.0 24.6 9.4
2019 672 28.0 24.0 8.2
2020 685 n/a n/a 8.3
2021 599 27.0 22.1 9.2
2022 644 30.0 21.4 13.8
2023 634 28.0 22.6 13.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

La Costa Heights Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201290.0%0.0%9.0%1.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
201388.0%12.0%0.0%0.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%
201482.0%13.0%0.0%6.0%84.0%87.0%87.0%84.0%82.0%
201594.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201688.0%9.0%1.0%2.0%90.0%88.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
201793.0%0.0%4.0%3.0%96.0%94.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%2.0%2.0%97.0%96.0%≥98.0%97.0%97.0%
202094.3%0.9%3.8%94.3%96.2%95.3%94.3%95.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Costa Heights Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,607

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Costa Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 225th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 304th of 5848 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Costa Heights Elementary)74.272.4
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Encinitas Union Elementary)67.769.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Costa Heights Elementary)88.281.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Encinitas Union Elementary)70.171.4
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Costa Heights Elementary)86.874.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Encinitas Union Elementary)74.770.7
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Costa Heights Elementary)81.376.5
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Encinitas Union Elementary)73.569.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Costa Heights Elementary)84.184
 0%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Encinitas Union Elementary)80.175.4
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Costa Heights Elementary)79.671.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Encinitas Union Elementary)6961
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (La Costa Heights Elementary)69.363.8
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Encinitas Union Elementary)59.155.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Costa Heights Elementary)81.177.4
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Encinitas Union Elementary)76.370.9
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (La Costa Heights Elementary)71.975.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Encinitas Union Elementary)7069.4
 0.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students672634
 5.7%
African American114
 63.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5839
 32.8%
Hispanic8696
 11.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White491438
 10.8%
Two or More Races2356
 143.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.2%13.6%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about La Costa Heights Elementary

Yes. La Costa Heights Elementary ranks in the top 5.2% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 634 students attended La Costa Heights Elementary.

Students who attend La Costa Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Crest Middle
High : La Costa Canyon High

Students at La Costa Heights Elementary are 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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