Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Encinitas, California 92024 · Encinitas Union Elementary
#845 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#11682 of 50,301 nationally
About Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary is a public elementary located in Encinitas, in the Encinitas Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 569 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 845th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 569.
There are 10 schools in Encinitas; Paul Ecke-Central Elementary ranks 6th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.8
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 Paul Ecke-Central Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
JCS - Mountain Oaks
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255 students · 2.0 km away
Capri Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students · 2.1 km away
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Ocean Knoll Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
479 students · 3.0 km away
Oak Crest Middle
Encinitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
758 students · 3.3 km away
JCS - Cedar Cove
Encinitas · Charter other · Grades K–12
131 students · 3.3 km away
Ada W. Harris Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
382 students · 3.5 km away
Cardiff Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades K–2
259 students · 3.8 km away
El Camino Creek Elementary
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409 students · 3.9 km away
Flora Vista Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students · 4.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paul Ecke-Central Elementary a good school?
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #845 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 Paul Ecke-Central Elementary rank in California?
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary ranks #845 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #11682 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary had 569 students in 2025.
Is Paul Ecke-Central Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paul Ecke-Central Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paul Ecke-Central Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.