El Camino Creek Elementary

7885 Paseo Aliso
Carlsbad, CA 92009

(760)943-2051

www.eusd.k12.ca.us/ec

409 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

El Camino Creek Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the La Costa community of Carlsbad, California, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Encinitas Union School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school emphasizes a "whole child" approach. This philosophy integrates rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning, arts, and physical education to ensure that students are well-rounded and prepared for future success.

The campus is recognized for its dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a community-centered atmosphere. El Camino Creek leverages modern educational practices, often incorporating technology and collaborative project-based learning into its curriculum. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and curiosity, the school aims to create a supportive foundation where students feel safe to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a lifelong love of learning within the vibrant Carlsbad educational landscape.

409

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Camino Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	38
Black	1
Asian	15
Two or More	46
American Indian	3

White
306 (74.8%)
Two or More
46 (11.2%)
Hispanic
38 (9.3%)
Asian
15 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Encinitas Union Elementary
Phone:	(760)943-2051
Website:	http://www.eusd.k12.ca.us/ec
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 50

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 75