Paul Ecke-Central Elementary

185 Union St.
Encinitas, CA 92024

www.eusd.k12.ca.us/pe

569 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School, located in the heart of Encinitas, California, is a distinguished public school serving students in the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD). Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. By integrating rigorous core curriculum with programs focused on social-emotional learning, physical health, and the arts, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, compassionate, and critical-thinking students who are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Paul Ecke-Central is recognized for its vibrant campus culture and community engagement. The school actively promotes environmental stewardship and innovation, often leveraging its beautiful coastal location to provide unique learning opportunities. With a dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a focus on inclusive, student-centered learning, the school consistently strives to create a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential and become a lifelong learner.

569

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	170
Asian	5
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (57.3%)
Hispanic
170 (29.9%)
Two or More
67 (11.8%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
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)944-4323
Website:	http://www.eusd.k12.ca.us/pe
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 71

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 78