Central Elementary

122 West Fourth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025

www.eusd.org

575 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Escondido, California, and is part of the Escondido Union School District (EUSD). Situated on West Fourth Avenue, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education focused on academic growth and personal development. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood, the school emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student population, reflecting the broader values and mission of the EUSD.

Beyond the classroom, Central Elementary is integrated into the larger district network, which leverages shared resources and pedagogical standards to ensure students are prepared for middle school success. Families interested in the school’s specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or community engagement initiatives can find detailed information through the official district website at [www.eusd.org](http://www.eusd.org).

575

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	533
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
533 (92.7%)
White
23 (4.0%)
Two or More
11 (1.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Escondido Union
Phone:	(760)432-2431
Website:	http://www.eusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 151

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	151
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	49.6%
Male	290	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)