La Costa Meadows Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Carlsbad, CA Grades KG–05 City: Midsize San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA SchoolScore™ C (61.1)
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La Costa Meadows Elementary
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (61.1)
725
Students
30.6
Teachers
23.7:1
Student:Teacher
(760)290-2121
Phone
http://www.smusd.org
Website

La Costa Meadows Elementary is a public school administered by the San Marcos Unified district in Carlsbad, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 725 students enrolled; a 23.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
725.0
State avg: 467.0
▲ 55% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
23.69:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
17.1%
State avg: 63.8%
▼ 73% better
School Details
School Name
La Costa Meadows Elementary
NCESSCH ID
063488008974
State School ID
CA-3773791-6105993
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Provision 2
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6889 El Fuerte St.
City
Carlsbad
State
California
ZIP Code
92009
County
San Diego County
Metro Area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0649
State Leg. Upper
06038
State Leg. Lower
06077
Latitude
33.1033
Longitude
-117.2416
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
725
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.6
Teachers FTE
📐
23.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 124 17.1%
Not Applicable 88 12.1%
District Info
District Name
San Marcos Unified
LEAID
0634880
State LEA ID
CA-3773791
Phone
(760)752-1299
Website
http://www.smusd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
San Marcos
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$384,621K
Federal Revenue
$22,069K
State Revenue
$216,787K
Local Revenue
$145,765K
Total Expenditure
$344,027K
Instruction Exp.
$184,556K
Support Services
$92,296K
Other Current Exp.
$8,743K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of La Costa Meadows Elementary

1
Carrillo Elementary
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1.2 mi
2
Poinsettia Elementary
Carlsbad · Elementary
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3
La Costa Heights Elementary
Carlsbad · Elementary
1.6 mi
4
Aviara Oaks Middle
Carlsbad · Middle
2.1 mi
5
Aviara Oaks Elementary
Carlsbad · Elementary
2.1 mi
6
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Elementary
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about La Costa Meadows Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend La Costa Meadows Elementary?
725 students are enrolled at La Costa Meadows Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does La Costa Meadows Elementary have?
La Costa Meadows Elementary has 30.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.7:1.
What grades does La Costa Meadows Elementary serve?
La Costa Meadows Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is La Costa Meadows Elementary a charter school?
La Costa Meadows Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is La Costa Meadows Elementary located in?
La Costa Meadows Elementary is located in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does La Costa Meadows Elementary belong to?
La Costa Meadows Elementary is part of the San Marcos Unified school district.
How much does San Marcos Unified spend per student?
The San Marcos Unified district spends approximately $474,520,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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