La Costa Heights Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlsbad, California 92009 · Encinitas Union Elementary
#281 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#4987 of 50,301 nationally
About La Costa Heights Elementary
La Costa Heights Elementary is a public elementary located in Carlsbad, in the Encinitas Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 552 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 281st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 552.
There are 21 schools in Carlsbad; La Costa Heights Elementary ranks 4th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for La Costa Heights Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near La Costa Heights Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students · 935 m away
La Costa Canyon High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students · 1.6 km away
El Camino Creek Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students · 1.7 km away
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students · 2.1 km away
Diegueno Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
737 students · 2.4 km away
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students · 2.6 km away
Flora Vista Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students · 2.8 km away
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
424 students · 3.6 km away
Aviara Oaks Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students · 4.1 km away
Aviara Oaks Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
612 students · 4.1 km away
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Fairview Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
Lindbergh Elementary
Lynwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
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William B. Bimat Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Costa Heights Elementary a good school?
La Costa Heights Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #281 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does La Costa Heights Elementary rank in California?
La Costa Heights Elementary ranks #281 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #4987 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Costa Heights Elementary?
La Costa Heights Elementary had 552 students in 2025.
Is La Costa Heights Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
La Costa Heights Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near La Costa Heights Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Costa Heights Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.