La Costa Meadows Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlsbad, California 92009 · San Marcos Unified
#568 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#8150 of 50,301 nationally
About La Costa Meadows Elementary
La Costa Meadows Elementary is a public elementary located in Carlsbad, in the San Marcos Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 725 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 568th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 725.
There are 21 schools in Carlsbad; La Costa Meadows Elementary ranks 12th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.2
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 Meadows Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near La Costa Meadows Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carrillo Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students · 2.0 km away
Poinsettia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students · 2.0 km away
La Costa Heights Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students · 2.6 km away
Aviara Oaks Middle
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students · 3.3 km away
Aviara Oaks Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
612 students · 3.3 km away
Mission Estancia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
355 students · 3.5 km away
El Camino Creek Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students · 3.5 km away
La Costa Canyon High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students · 3.6 km away
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
San Marcos · Charter other · Grades K–12
90 students · 3.9 km away
San Elijo Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,395 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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725 students
Isabelle Jackson Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
725 students
Forest Park Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Skyview Elementary
Perris · Public elementary · Grades K–6
725 students
Carrillo Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Knob Hill Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Frequently asked questions
Is La Costa Meadows Elementary a good school?
La Costa Meadows Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 74.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #568 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 Meadows Elementary rank in California?
La Costa Meadows Elementary ranks #568 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #8150 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Costa Meadows Elementary?
La Costa Meadows Elementary had 725 students in 2025.
Is La Costa Meadows Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
La Costa Meadows Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near La Costa Meadows Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Costa Meadows Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.