Mission Estancia Elementary

3330 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009

(760)943-2004

www.eusd.k12.ca.us/me

355 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mission Estancia Elementary School, located in Carlsbad, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Encinitas Union School District. Serving students in grades K-6, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. The campus culture is heavily influenced by the district’s focus on "whole child" education, which integrates rigorous core academics with programs designed to foster social-emotional growth, physical health, and personal responsibility.

The school is particularly recognized for its innovative learning environment, which often emphasizes technology integration, creative arts, and hands-on enrichment opportunities. Supported by an active and dedicated parent community, Mission Estancia benefits from robust extracurricular programming and a collaborative atmosphere. By blending a strong foundation in traditional subjects with modern pedagogical approaches, the school aims to cultivate both critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning in its diverse student body.

355

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Estancia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	40
Black	5
Asian	30
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
239 (67.3%)
Hispanic
40 (11.3%)
Two or More
40 (11.3%)
Asian
30 (8.5%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)943-2004
Website:	http://www.eusd.k12.ca.us/me
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 46

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 50