Kelly Elementary

4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008

kes.carlsbadusd.net/

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kelly Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Carlsbad, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students within the Carlsbad Unified School District. Situated on Kelly Drive, the school is well-integrated into the local neighborhood, fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. As part of a district known for its academic excellence, Kelly Elementary places a heavy emphasis on providing a rigorous educational experience while supporting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is widely recognized for its dedicated teaching staff and its commitment to integrating modern technology and innovative curriculum into the classroom. Beyond core academics, Kelly Elementary promotes a well-rounded experience by encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By focusing on creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment, the school strives to prepare its young learners for academic success and lifelong growth within the broader Carlsbad community.

449

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelly Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	72
Black	8
Asian	32
Two or More	65
American Indian	2

White
270 (60.1%)
Hispanic
72 (16.0%)
Two or More
65 (14.5%)
Asian
32 (7.1%)
Black
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Carlsbad Unified
Phone:	(760)331-5800
Website:	http://kes.carlsbadusd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 82