La Costa Heights Elementary

3035 Levante St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009

www.eusd.k12.ca.us/lc

552 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Costa Heights Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Carlsbad, California, serves as a high-performing campus within the Encinitas Union School District. Known for its strong academic foundation and commitment to student well-being, the school emphasizes a balanced approach to education that integrates rigorous core curriculum with programs designed to foster social-emotional growth and critical thinking skills. The school is highly regarded by the local community for its supportive environment and dedicated staff, consistently maintaining a reputation for excellence in the region.

The campus culture at La Costa Heights is defined by a deep focus on community involvement and student engagement. Beyond traditional academics, the school often highlights the importance of innovation and physical health, frequently utilizing the district’s focus on 21st-century learning environments. Parents and families are highly active in school life, contributing to a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes both personal development and academic achievement, making it a cornerstone of the North County San Diego educational landscape.

552

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Costa Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	82
Black	2
Asian	21
Two or More	78

White
369 (66.8%)
Hispanic
82 (14.9%)
Two or More
78 (14.1%)
Asian
21 (3.8%)
Black
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:	Encinitas Union Elementary
Phone:	(760)944-4375
Website:	http://www.eusd.k12.ca.us/lc
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 71

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 80